MANILA – At least 24 persons trapped in a nine-story building that is still under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga have been rescued Sunday, according to the Angeles City Information Office.
Central Luzon Police chief Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez went to the area to check on the incident following reports of the collapse at around 3:45 a.m. along Teodoro Street in Barangay Balibago.
Mendez ordered police personnel to assist in traffic management and securing the area as search and rescue operations continue.
Personnel of the nearest police station responded and provided area security, while members of the fire department and emergency medical team are also present.
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin II was on site to oversee the rescue operations. Public Works Sec. Vince Dizon and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority General Manager Usec. Nicolas Torre III also arrived on site to personally check the operations.
As of posting time, the cause of the collapse is still under probe, as well as the damage and casualties. Rescue operations are ongoing. (Lloyd Caliwan/PNA)
