40 hurt as school building floor collapses in Naga City

At least 40 people were reported injured after the floor of a school building gave way in Naga City in Camarines Sur on Thursday afternoon.

 

The incident occurred at the Gabaldon Building of the Sta. Cruz Elementary School at about 4:15 p.m., GMA Bicol's Michael Biando reported.

 

Citing initial information, the report said the injured included teachers, parents and students. They were brought to the Naga City Hospital.

 

Mayor John Bongat of Naga rushed to the area, the report added.

 

The building where the incident occurred is considered the oldest structure in the school. A teacher was quoted in the report as saying the flooring may have already been defective. —Joel Locsin/NB, GMA News