(GMA News) At least two people were injured on Saturday morning after a large water tank in a subdivision in Camarin, Caloocan crashed to the ground and burst open, according to John Consulta’s report on “24 Oras Weekend.”
“Sumabog na siya tapos ‘yung tubig rumagasa eh,” Arnold Ongchangco, a resident, said.
(It burst open, then the water gushed out.)
Residents said the rushing water even washed away vehicles. Though Ongchangco attempted to avoid the water, he was still carried away.
“Binitawan ko na itong motor ko at gumilid ako kaso tinangay pa rin ako,” he said.
(I got off my motorcycle and tried to get out of the way but I was stay carried off.)
At least 10 vehicles were damaged in the incident while some houses and mirrors were also destroyed.
Two women aged 60 and 70 were injured.
The Caloocan City Government is now investigating the incident.
Caloocan Mayor Oscar Malapitan also inspected the area.
In a Facebook post, Malapitan said the owner of the water tank will pay for the medical fees of the injured residents as well as the damaged houses and vehicles.
The LGU also supplied two water tanks for the affected residents… Read More