Jolo twin blasts death toll reaches 27; 77 others injured
Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2019 06:11:23 +0000
MANILA, Philippines — The death toll in the deadly explosion that hit a Roman Catholic church in Jolo, Sulu reached 27 while 77 others were reported injured, authorities said.
Data from police showed that as of 1:10 p.m., seven government troops and 20 civilians were reported killed while 16 government forces and 61 civilians were left injured due to the explosion.
According to the Regional Field Unit 9, seven of the casualties are being transported via helicopter to Zamboanga City.
Early Sunday, an explosion hit the Marian Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel when a blast occurred inside the church while a Mass was ongoing.
Another blast hit the parking lot of the cathedral while government forces were responding to the earlier explosion. /je
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