Rescuers work at the site of a building collapse in Angeles City, Pampanga province in the northern Philippines, May 24, 2026. At least 30 people have been trapped under a building being constructed collapsed before dawn on Sunday in Angeles City, Pampanga province in the northern Philippines, local media reported, citing the city's information office. (The information office of Angeles City/Handout via Xinhua)
MANILA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- At least 30 people have been trapped under a building being constructed collapsed before dawn on Sunday in Angeles City, Pampanga province in the northern Philippines, local media reported, citing the city's information office.
The Angeles City Information Office said the accident occurred around 3 a.m. local time. More than 20 affected individuals have been rescued, and there are still 30 to 40 individuals trapped in the collapsed site.
The incident occurred after heavy rains and strong winds poured on Saturday night. Some 44 mm of rainfall fell on Angeles City from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, according to local atmospheric services.
Rescue operations are still underway, and the cause is under investigation. ■
Rescuers work at the site of a building collapse in Angeles City, Pampanga province in the northern Philippines, May 24, 2026. At least 30 people have been trapped under a building being constructed collapsed before dawn on Sunday in Angeles City, Pampanga province in the northern Philippines, local media reported, citing the city's information office. (The information office of Angeles City/Handout via Xinhua)
