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Philippines building collapse traps 19 construction workers

A nine-story building under construction in the Philippines collapsed early Sunday, trapping at least 19 workers. The incident occurred in Angeles City, approximately 80 kilometers north of Manila. Rescue efforts are underway, but challenges include large concrete debris that requires heavy equipment to move. AI

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Philippines building collapse traps 19 construction workers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    ⁠Under-construction building collapses in Philippines, trapping workers

    Nineteen people are feared trapped after a building under construction near Manila collapsed early on Sunday, a local government official said. Officials in Angeles City, around 80km (50 miles) north of the Philippine capital, said they had received a report at about 3am that an …