Wall at construction site in QC Hall compound collapses: 1 killed, 3 hurt

Wall at construction site in QC Hall compound collapses, killing one and hurting three others

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MANILA, Philippines — One person was killed while three others were injured when a wall at a construction site within Quezon City Hall ground collapsed on Thursday evening.

A Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) report identified the dead as Russel Erezo/Grezo, 22, and the injured individuals as Erwin Ramos, 32; Joshua Garcia, 23; and Christian Mamposte, 20.
The BFP said they received the report at about 10 p.m., August 17, that a wall fell apart at a construction site of Building D in Quezon City Hall, Barangay Central, prompting authorities to order rescue and retrieval operations.
INQUIRER.net contacted the Quezon City Public Information Office, which said details and an update would be issued later.
INQUIRER.net will update the story once more information becomes available.

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