Luzon earthquake update: death toll rises to 16

World Tuesday 23/April/2019 11:54 AM
By: Times News Service

Manila: The death toll in the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that rocked parts of Luzon on Monday has reached 16, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced Tuesday morning.

In a statement released by NDRRMC executive director Ricardo Jalad, around 81 persons have been reported injured while 14 remain missing.

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Of the 16 reported dead, five were from the collapsed Chuzon Supermarket in Porac, seven from different barangays in the town, two in Lubao, one in Angeles City, and one in San Marcelino, Zambales.

A total of 29 structures and buildings sustained damages due to the earthquake.