Three people died last night at Global City Taguig Philippines, they were crushed by a concrete slab that fell from an upscale condominium after a mysterious explosion, local officials said.
The victims were aboard a van passing through the posh commercial area in Taguig City when a concrete slab fell from a section on the fifth floor of Serendra when it was damaged by the blast. Several other vehicles were also struck.
The explosion caused a panic among the people shopping and dining in the area. The explosion also shattered windows of other establishments near the area. “We are still in the process of getting all information and determining the cause of the explosion,” Taguig City Administrator Joel Montales said in a press statement. “Local police, fire and rescue teams are in the area to help determine the cause and casualties in the explosion,” he added.
According to initial information gathered by police, the blast was caused by an appliance in one of the condominium units. Residents of the condominium were forced to evacuate the building due to thick smoke, police said.
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