At least 2 dead after Brazil church roof collapses, authorities say

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Surveillance camera footage shows the moment a church’s roof collapses in Recife, Brazil, August 30, 2024, in this screengrab from a video obtained from social media. TOPNETFIBRA/via REUTERS

 

SAO PAULO (Eagle News / Reuters/ Crisis24) – In Recife, Brazil, at least two people have died after the roof of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Conception collapsed during a food distribution event on Friday.

Pernambuco state Vice-Governor Priscila Krause confirmed that around 20 individuals received medical assistance following the incident.

While no additional fatalities are currently expected, authorities are conducting a thorough search through the rubble.