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At least one dead in Philippine building collapse, 21 people missing
Key takeaways
- Officials said an investigation had been launched into what caused the collapse of the multi-storey building in the city of Angeles, north of the capital, Manila.
- Rescuers at the scene could be seen clambering over a mound of concrete slabs and mangled steel as they searched for survivors.
- They used trained rescue dogs, heartbeat detection devices and heavy equipment to sift through the debris.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ANGELES: At least one person was confirmed dead after a building under construction collapsed in the Philippines on Sunday, authorities said, as rescuers scoured the rubble for 21 people listed as missing.
Officials said an investigation had been launched into what caused the collapse of the multi-storey building in the city of Angeles, north of the capital, Manila.
Rescuers at the scene could be seen clambering over a mound of concrete slabs and mangled steel as they searched for survivors.
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