Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing
A building collapse in Angeles City, Philippines has resulted in three confirmed deaths and 17 individuals reported missing. Rescuers are continuing their search for survivors, with thermal scans indicating possible life signs beneath the debris. An investigation into the cause of the collapse is underway as families of the missing express frustration over the slow pace of rescue operations.
- ▪Three people have died due to the building collapse, with 17 others still missing.
- ▪Rescue operations are ongoing, and thermal scans have detected signs of life beneath the rubble.
- ▪An investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the collapse.
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NewsBuilding collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missingRescuers search for survivors after thermal scans show signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoBureau of Fire Protection rescuers clear the rubble as they continue to search for victims from a collapsed building in Angeles City, Philippines, on May 24, 2026 [Ted Aljibe/AFP]By AFP and ReutersPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026Rescuers have pulled two people from the rubble of a collapsed building under construction in the Philippines, bringing the death toll to three, officials have said, as crews continue search and rescue operations at the site.One of the two victims had a pulse…
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