Crane falls from high-rise as 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Philippines

17 Nov 2023 • 8:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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A crane on top of a high-rise building fell to the ground as a 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the Philippines on Friday, 17 November.

This video shows the construction equipment collapsing on top of the building in Davao City.

Further footage captures parts of a roof collapsing at a shopping centre in General Santos.

No immediate tsunami threat was triggered as a result of the offshore quake, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

However, aftershocks and potential damage are to be expected.

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