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Blast victims who sustained shrapnel injuries are taken to hospital following a suspected grenade blast the killed one and injured several others in a roadside carnival in Barangay Marbel, Matalam, Cotabato on New Year’s Eve. (Photo courtesy of Matalam Vice Mayor Ralph Ryan Rafael)
MATALAM, Cotabato – One person died while at least five others were wounded in a grenade explosion in a carnival here, minutes before the New Year.
Vice Mayor Ralph Ryan Rafael said the blast occurred at about 11:50 p.m. in a crowded carnival area in Sitio Condring, Barangay Marbel.
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Police personnel who immediately responded to the scene helped bring the injured victims to hospital.
Article continues after this advertisement“Sad to say, this heartbreaking incident happened just before the New Year – a time that should be filled with hope, joy, and togetherness,” Rafael said in a statement.
Article continues after this advertisementFurther investigation is ongoing.
Article continues after this advertisementTwo bomb experts examine grenade components recovered at the blast site in Matalam, Cotabato while Vice Mayor Ralph Ryan Rafael (standing) looks on minutes after the 11:50 p.m. explosion in a carnival. (Photo courtesy of Matalam Vice Mayor Ralph Ryan Rafael)
“The family of the victim deserves answers, and our community deserves to feel safe,” Rafael said.
“Let this be a reminder that peace is not the responsibility of one, but the duty of all. We must stand together, united by the desire for a safe and harmonious community,” Rafael added.
Article continues after this advertisement“I call on everyone to remain vigilant and supportive of efforts to strengthen security in our area,” Rafael further said.
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