TACLOBAN
CITY, Oct. 12 -- Two minors died after being
trapped in a landslide that hit a construction site inside an elementary school
campus in Lavezares, Northern Samar Wednesday afternoon.
The
victims were identified as Jonnel Nabor and Elmer Abayon, both 17 years old and
residents of Kalabog village, Victoria, Northern Samar.
Based on
initial report released by police regional headquarters spokesperson, Chief
Insp. Ma.Bella Rentuaya, the victims were working to build classrooms inside
Libas Elementary School in Libas village in Lavezares town when the landslide
occurred around 2:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Experts
said the downpour might have triggered the landslide that hit the construction
site located near a hill.
The
victims died after being covered by tons of loose soil and boulders. It took
several hours for rescuers to retrieve their bodies. (VCA/PNA)
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