At least 10 dead, dozens hurt in Davao City blast
At least 10 people were reported dead with dozens injured when an explosion hit a night market on Davao City's Roxas Street Friday night.
Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella, who described the blast as an "unspecified explosion," said at least 10 people were confirmed dead and estimated at least 60 hurt.
"An explosion of still unverified cause occurred at the Davao night market resulting in the deaths of at least 10 persons and around 60 people injured," Abella said in a statement.
"While no one has yet claimed responsibility, it is best that the populace refrain fromreckless speculation and avoid crowded places," he added.
Abella said there was "no cause for alarm but it is wise to be cautious."
Five men and five women were killed, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte said.
President Rodrigo Duterte was already at the Davao City police office, according to his son, the vice mayor.
Paolo told Reuters his father was far from the location of the blast when the explosion took place. Duterte had earlier given a televised news conference in the city.
The explosion was outside a hotel that Duterte visits frequently. Duterte had earlier on Friday shrugged off rumors of a plot to assassinate him, saying such threats were to be expected.
The younger Duterte said city officials had urged people to head home. He added that they did not yet have information about the cause of the explosion.
"Maybe tomorrow may answers na tayo from the EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) and the bomb squad," said Duterte.
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