In Mexico, the roof of a church collapsed during a baptism ceremony: many were killed and injured

In In Mexico, the roof of a church collapsed during a baptism ceremony/Collage Channel 24

On October 1, in the Mexican city of Ciudad Madero, the roof of a church collapsed during a service. As a result, seven people died.

Also, about 20 people were trapped under the rubble. It is known that a baptism ceremony took place in the church. About 100 people were present there.

In Mexico, the roof of a church collapsed during a baptism ceremony

After the roof of the Santa Cruz church fell, 49 people were taken to the hospital. There are children among the victims.

It is known that about 20 people are still under the rubble. Ambulance workers and rescuers arrived at the scene of the tragedy. They are trying to get people.

Later, a list of about 50 people who were hospitalized as a result of the tragedy was released. Among them are a 4-month-old child, three 5-year-olds and two 9-year-olds.

According to law enforcement officials, there are likely to be three children among the dead.

The causes of the collapse are still unknown. Rescue efforts continue.

Consequences of the tragedy in Mexico/photo EFE, AP

Other similar tragic incidents

• Recall that on June 26, a 13-story building suddenly collapsed in the city of Alexandria in Egypt. The apartments located in this building were rented mainly by vacationers.
• Also, earlier, a powerful earthquake shook the south-east of Turkey, causing serious destruction. Even after the earthquake ended, buildings began to collapse in Turkey.
• In addition, a four-story building collapsed in Marseille, in the south of France. The collapse caused partial destruction of neighboring houses. Local media reported that 11 people were evacuated. 9 of them were not injured, in particular, two children. Two more had relatively minor injuries.