Philippines: 9 children hurt in grenade explosion in Leyte


At least nine children, aged seven to 12, were wounded when a 40 mm grenade exploded in Sitio Tinago, Barangay Candadam, Baybay City, Leyte at around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 9.

Police Master Sergeant Alwin Laurente, case investigator, said they received a phone call from a concerned citizen who relayed to them about an alleged explosion in Sitio Tinago.

He said they immediately responded to the area to verify the said report. Upon arrival, he said they saw people in the area.

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Source: Inquirer.net