As reported by Reuters, a tragic incident occurred during a Sunday mass in a church located in northern Mexico when its roof collapsed. The mishap has claimed the lives of at least five individuals, including a child, and has left several others injured. Rescuers are actively sifting through the debris in hopes of locating additional survivors.
Police said the number of young victims may have been due to the fact that baptisms were due to take place at the church. Rescuers have been digging for survivors and around 30 people remain unaccounted for.
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