Typhoon kills 10 in Philippines

By Xinhua, Gaea News Network
Friday, May 8, 2009

MANILA - At least 10 people have been killed after a typhoon hit the northern Philippine province of Pangasinan, officials said Friday.

The Chan-Hom made landfall in the province Thursday night, killing at least 10 people and injuring 10 others, the National Disaster Coordinating Council said.

The typhoon weakened into a tropical storm as it exited out of the country Friday, it said.

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