Deadly Church Roof Collapse in Ciudad Madero, Mexico Leaves 11 Dead and Multiple Injured
October 2, 2023
Tragedy in Mexico City as the roof of a church collapses, leaving 11 dead and 2 seriously injured, with 30 people still believed to be trapped in the rubble.
MEXICO CITY – At least 11 people were killed and two people seriously injured on Sunday after the roof of a church in northern Mexico collapsed, officials said.
Preliminary reports indicate that about 100 people were inside the building in Ciudad Madero at the time of the incident, according to a statement from security services in the state of Tamaulipas. Thirty people were believed to be buried in the rubble, Reuters reported.
At least 60 people were injured, with two people sustaining serious injuries, Tamaulipas security spokesperson said.