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LOOK: Landslide buries 12 vehicles in Cebu village
LOOK: Landslide buries 12 vehicles in Cebu village
Angie Saniel,
DYAB Cebu
Published Jan 18, 2017 09:29 AM PHT
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Updated Jan 18, 2017 10:41 AM PHT
A total of 12 vehicles were buried in rocks and soil after a landslide hit Sitio Grahe, Barangay Busay in Cebu City early Wednesday.
A total of 12 vehicles were buried in rocks and soil after a landslide hit Sitio Grahe, Barangay Busay in Cebu City early Wednesday.
The landslide happened at 2 a.m. following several days of continuous rains.
The landslide happened at 2 a.m. following several days of continuous rains.
Among those heavily damaged vehicles were 8 public utility jeepneys, a private car, a pick-up and 2 motorcycles.
Among those heavily damaged vehicles were 8 public utility jeepneys, a private car, a pick-up and 2 motorcycles.
Some areas were also isolated because of landslides. The local government of Cebu City already sent their heavy equipment to clear the area of debris.
Some areas were also isolated because of landslides. The local government of Cebu City already sent their heavy equipment to clear the area of debris.
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According to the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council head, Nagiel Bañacia, the road leading to Sitio Roosevelt, Temple of Leah and a restaurant are blocked by debris from the wall that collapsed.
According to the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council head, Nagiel Bañacia, the road leading to Sitio Roosevelt, Temple of Leah and a restaurant are blocked by debris from the wall that collapsed.
Bañacia said a quick response team from Cebu City has been dispatched to clear the area to allow people and motorcycles to pass.
Bañacia said a quick response team from Cebu City has been dispatched to clear the area to allow people and motorcycles to pass.
According to Busay Barangay Captain Amelo Lopez, all the drivers and assistants are safe and accounted for.
According to Busay Barangay Captain Amelo Lopez, all the drivers and assistants are safe and accounted for.
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