2 kusinero, nasawi sa landslide na tumama sa bulaluhan sa Benguet

• Two cooks died after a landslide struck the bulalo eatery where they worked in La Trinidad, Benguet
• One of the fatalities was reported to be a senior citizen
• Another staff member was rescued from the establishment and taken to a hospital
• Local authorities promised to provide assistance to the families of the two victims

Two cooks died after a landslide struck the bulalo eatery where they worked in Barangay Shilan, La Trinidad, Benguet.

According to a report by GMA's Unang Balita, the eatery was located at the foot of a mountain in Barangay Shilan, La Trinidad, Benguet. A landslide caused soil from the slope to collapse and hit the establishment where the victims were working.

The impact left the bulalo eatery heavily damaged and covered with soil and debris. Rescue personnel immediately responded to the area to search for the workers who were inside the establishment when the incident happened.

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Unang Balita also reported that one of the two cooks who died was a senior citizen. Both victims were working at the bulalo eatery when the landslide struck the establishment.

Following the incident, the local government of La Trinidad promised to extend assistance to the bereaved families. The report did not specify the type of aid that would be given, but officials assured the families that support would be provided.

The landslide happened while La Trinidad was experiencing bad weather brought by Tropical Cyclone Maymay. Continuous rainfall had affected the municipality and other parts of Benguet around the time of the incident.

For the families of the two cooks, the tragedy meant losing their loved ones while they were at work. The assistance promised by the local government may help them address some of their immediate needs following the incident.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh