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Crews begin quake cleanup in the Philippines

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Crews begin quake cleanup in the Philippines

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Reuters

17 Views • Oct 15, 2013

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STORY: Rescue crews began cleanup efforts after a devastating earthquake hit the central Philippines, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 28 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) \

The magnitude 7.2 quake dealt severe damage on Tuesday (October 15) in Bohol and Cebu Islands, known popular tourist destinations in the central Philippines.

Officials reported several low-rise buildings had collapsed, as well as damages to government offices, churches and tourist attractions.

Residents ran from their homes in Cebu city, about 570 km (660 miles) southeast of the capital, Manila, and hospitals moved patients to open spaces as aftershocks rocked the city of about 870,000 people.

At least 159 people suffered injuries and were sent to nearby hospitals for treatment during the quake, officials said.

The Philippine volcanology agency reported at least 20 aftershocks after the initial quake, which was measured