Philippines earthquake: Rescuers search in mud and rubble for survivors as at least 69 killed

A woman takes a photo of a damaged McDonald’s branch in the aftermath of a magnitude 6.9 quake in Bogo, Cebu, Philippines. Photo: Reuters

Rescue teams in the Philippines searched for survivors in mud and rubble yesterday and authorities urged help for hospitals inundated with the injured after the deadliest earthquake in more than a decade killed at least 69 people.

Authorities said they feared the eventual toll would be even higher from the shallow 6.9-magnitude earthquake, which struck in waters off the central holiday island of Cebu late on Tuesday.

Buildings came crashing down, including a church that was more than 100 years old. Shops, homes and bridges were damaged across the island’s no

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