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The roof of a church in the Brazilian coastal city of Recife collapsed, killing two people. Authorities said they would be searching the debris for possible survivors.
At the time of the collapse, the church was being used for food distribution. (Photo: Reuters/Video grab)
Sao Paulo,UPDATED: Sep 1, 2024 06:51 IST
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20 people receive medical aid after church roof collapses in RecifeSearch ongoing for more possible survivors or bodiesFood was being distributed at church at the time of incidentAt least two people died in Brazil after the roof of a church in the coastal city of Recife collapsed on Friday, city hall and state authorities said.
The vice-governor of Pernambuco state, Priscila Krause, said around 20 people had received medical assistance after the collapse, adding that authorities do not believe there are additional fatalities.
However, they will search through the rubble, she said.
At the time of the collapse, the church was being used for food distribution, she said.
Published By:
Prateek Chakraborty
Published On:
Sep 1, 2024
