Four Killed, 17 Missing After Building Collapse in Philippines
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\nAt least four people have died and 17 others remain missing after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, north of the Philippine capital Manila.<\/p>\n
Authorities said rescue teams pulled several people from the rubble on Monday, but some later died from their injuries. One of the dead was a Malaysian tourist who was trapped in a nearby budget inn after debris from the collapsed building struck part of the property.<\/p>\n
At least 26 people have been rescued so far. Most of those still missing are believed to be construction workers who were sleeping at the site when the building collapsed on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Rescuers are continuing manual search operations because sudden movement in the debris could crush trapped victims or endanger emergency workers. Thermal detectors are being used after scans indicated signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath the rubble.<\/p>\n
Officials said heavy equipment may be brought in if no further survivors are found, but the operation remains focused on search and rescue. The cause of the collapse is still unclear, and local authorities are seeking the building owner for answers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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