MANILA, Philippines — Ten miners have reportedly died, and 31 others were injured following a landslide that hit Maco, Davao de Oro last Tuesday, according to Philippine National Police (PNP).
In a message to reporters, PNP spokesperson Colonel Jean Fajardo shared data containing the additional fatalities recorded at around 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Data showed the number of missing persons likewise increased to 83 from the 46 recorded yesterday.
According to Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom), several buses carrying 86 employees of Apex Mines were hit by the landslide.
A few hours later, on Wednesday morning, EastMinCom reported 45 people had been rescued.
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