2 construction workers sa Laguna na iniulat missing nang gumuho parte ng building, natagpuan na

- The two construction workers who were trapped for seven hours when the second floor of a building under construction collapsed early today in Sta. Rosa, Laguna have been found

- Authorities detailed the timeline of the incident, from the 10:00 AM collapse to the 5:00 PM recovery of the workers

- Local and regulatory bodies will examine the construction site to ascertain the reasons behind the second floor's collapse

- In an interview of Sta. Rosa Mayor Arlene Arcillas by Teleradyo Serbisyo, she confirmed that both construction workers died

The two construction workers who were initially reported missing after the second floor of a building being constructed collapsed have been found.

The incident happened just today, Sunday, April 13th. A section of the second floor of an ongoing building project unexpectedly gave way.

The collapse resulted in two construction workers being buried under a significant amount of cement and debris.

According to initial reports from the Philippine National Police (PNP), the incident occurred at approximately 10:00 AM.

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Rescue efforts were immediately initiated to locate the trapped workers. After an extensive search operation that lasted several hours, the two individuals were found beneath the rubble at around 5:00 PM on the same day.

The identities of the construction workers have not yet been officially released. However, authorities confirmed that both individuals have died.

Initial reports after their discovery state that they were promptly transported to a nearby hospital but it wasn't clear if they were declared dead on arrival or died at the hospital.

The sudden collapse of a portion of the building under construction has prompted an immediate investigation into the cause of the structural failure.

Authorities from the local government and relevant regulatory bodies are expected to conduct a thorough assessment of the construction site, including the materials used, the structural design, and the adherence to safety protocols.

This investigation aims to determine the factors that led to the second floor's collapse and to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

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Construction site accidents, including collapses, pose significant risks to workers in the industry. These incidents can be caused by a variety of factors, such as the use of substandard materials, errors in structural design or implementation, inadequate safety measures, or unforeseen external factors.

Strict adherence to building codes and safety regulations is crucial to mitigate these risks and ensure the well-being of construction personnel.

The local government of Sta. Rosa, Laguna, is expected to release further information regarding the incident as the investigation progresses.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh