Construction worker, nasawi matapos gumuho ang lupa sa hinuhukay na drainage canal

• A construction worker died after soil collapsed into a drainage canal being excavated in Maasim, Sarangani
• He was reportedly beneath the excavation in Barangay Colon when the ground suddenly gave way
• According to Unang Balita, the excavation was estimated to be around 10 feet deep
• An investigation into the incident remains ongoing

A construction worker in Maasim, Sarangani, died after soil suddenly collapsed into the drainage canal where he was working.

The incident happened in Barangay Colon, according to a report by GMA News' Unang Balita.

Based on information provided by the video's uploader, the worker was working beneath the drainage canal excavation when the soil unexpectedly gave way.

The report said the excavation was estimated to be around 10 feet deep at the time of the incident. It also stated that the worker was struck by metal during the collapse.

After the incident, the victim was taken to a hospital for medical attention. However, he was declared dead on arrival.

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The report did not identify the construction worker or provide further personal information about him. Details about the drainage project, including the people or group handling the construction work, were also not mentioned in the report.

It was likewise not immediately stated what caused the soil to suddenly collapse while the worker was inside the excavation.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding what happened. The incident was featured on Unang Balita, GMA Network's morning news program, on August 6.

Video of the aftermath was also included in the news report, showing the area where the incident occurred. Further information from investigators, including findings on the cause of the collapse, has yet to be reported.

Watch the video below:

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Source: KAMI.com.gh