A NINE-MONTH pregnant woman on Thursday died after she was struck by a falling coconut tree in Davao Occidental.
The tragedy occurred in Bgy. Ticulon, Malita, Davao Occidental.
An investigation showed that the 23-year-old victim was walking on her way home after doing the laundry in a well near her house when a coconut tree suddenly toppled.
The victim was hit along with her pet dog. The dog died on the spot.
The pregnant woman was rushed to the nearest hospital but died of serious injuries. The baby on her womb also died.
The wind was calm and the weather was clear when the incident happened.
Reports said the coconut tree was estimated to be about 100-years-old.
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