Cebu City (CNN Philippines) — Initial findings showed that a failure in the sprinkler system caused a part of the cinema’s ceiling to collapse, injuring nine people, mall officials said on Tuesday (June 16).
A statement released by Ayala Center Cebu at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday said that the sprinkler system at Cinema 5 released water, which caused the acoustic boards to fall.
Five of those injured are now in the hospital awaiting medical clearance while the rest did not need hospitalization, the statement added.
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Mall officials added that an emergency brigade team immediately responded to clear the area and those injured were immediately given medical care.
They also assured the public that the safety of customers remains to be a top priority in the mall and that they are investigating further to prevent recurrence.
The Mabolo Police Station, under the Cebu City Police Office, is also set to investigate the cause of the incident.
