MANILA, Philippines — A Filipina tourist underwent surgery while another was wounded and 41 others rescued as Typhoon Mangkhut, the strongest storm of the year, battered Hong Kong after it slammed into the northern Philippines, the Philippine Consulate General said yesterday.
Reports from the consulate in Hong Kong said the tourist was operated on in her leg after she was hit by falling debris. Another Filipina was also wounded by debris but needed no hospital treatment.
Consul General Antonio Morales also reported that the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration received calls from Filipino household service workers who sustained minor injuries but needed no medical attention.
The consulate general assisted 36 members of a Filipino tour group who were stranded after the windshield of the bus that was supposed to bring them to the airport was shattered by strong winds. A bus was sent to rescue the group and bring them back to their hotel.
Five Filipino workers of a dive resort development were also rescued by Hong Kong authorities.