Mexico, the roof of a church collapses: at least 9 dead

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In Mexico At least nine people were killed and 20 others were trapped Collapse of the roof of a church in Ciudad Madero. Local media said 49 people were taken to hospital. Police in the coastal state of Tamaulipas said about 100 people were attending a mass at Santa Cruz Church at the time of the collapse. Local media reported that it was a baptism.

According to the state security spokesman, the cause of the collapse was related to “structural failure”. Rescuers are still working among the rubble to locate any survivors, including with canine units. Among the injured are a four-month-old baby, three five-year-olds and two nine-year-olds.