PLARIDEL, Misamis Occidental — A man lost his life after being struck and trapped by a huge rock while digging a septic tank in a village in the municipality of Plaridel, according to initial reports gathered by local media.
The fatal incident occurred in Ilisan, one of the barangays in the town, where the victim was reportedly working on a septic tank excavation when the accident happened. Based on the initial information obtained, the man was in the middle of digging when a massive rock suddenly rolled and fell onto him.
Witnesses said the rock was extremely large and heavy—so massive that residents claimed even dozens of people would struggle to move it because of its size and weight. The impact left the victim pinned and unable to escape.
Responders and residents reportedly rushed to the scene in an attempt to help, but the victim succumbed to his injuries due to the severity of the incident.
Authorities are continuing to verify the circumstances surrounding the accident, including how the rock became dislodged during the excavation work. Initial accounts indicate that the victim may have been digging close to a large embedded rock formation when it suddenly shifted and rolled toward him.
Local officials have yet to release the identity of the victim as of this writing, while further investigation and confirmation of details are ongoing.
The tragic incident highlights the dangers associated with excavation and construction work, particularly in areas with unstable soil and large rock formations. Local authorities are reminding workers and residents to take extra precautions and ensure safety measures when undertaking digging or construction projects to prevent similar accidents.