BAGUIO CITY – A 39-year old woman died while two other individuals, including her 1-year old son, were injured after the boundary riprap collapsed and buried their residence at Kias, here, Wednesday.
Police authorities identified the fatality as Gema Tancinco Mendoza, 39, single while the injured individuals were named as son Nathaniel Mendoza De Jesus, 1 and Lenary Fausto De Jesus, 11, all residents of Purok 8, Kias, Baguio City.
Initial police investigation showed the three individuals were inside their residence at the height of the heavy downpour when the boundary riprap wall collapsed and buried half of their house that resulted to the said individuals being trapped inside.
Concerned residents and rescuers immediately rushed the trapped individuals to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) for medical treatment but the woman expired several hours later while being provided with the necessary close medical procedures.
By Dexter A. See