Church roof in Mexico City fell down while people were inside

October 2, 2023, Mexico City, Mexico: The roof of a church in Mexico City collapsed during Sunday mass on Monday, injuring several people.

The incident occurred at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in the Tláhuac borough of the city. According to reports, the roof collapsed during the homily, trapping several people inside.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene and rescued the injured. At least 20 people were reported to have been injured, with several in serious condition.

The cause of the collapse is still under investigation. However, officials believe that it may have been caused by heavy rains that have been lashing the city in recent days.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception is a historic church that was built in the 18th century. It is a popular tourist destination, and is also a popular place of worship for locals.

The collapse of the church roof is a tragedy, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We hope that the injured make a full recovery.

“In this moment the necessary work is being carried out to pull out the people who are still under the rumble,” Bishop Armando said

The Tamaulipas state police said about 100 people were in the church at the time of the collapse.

“At this time, the necessary work is being performed to extract the people who are still under the ruble,” Alvarez said in a taped message. “Today we are living through a very difficult moment.”

Officials said 40 people were injured and taken to hospital for treatment – including a four-month-old baby, three five-year-olds and two nine-year-olds – while 30 other worshippers remain unaccounted for.

Additional information:

• The Mexican government has announced that it will provide financial assistance to the victims of the church roof collapse.
• The Archdiocese of Mexico City has also announced that it will be working with the government to ensure the safety of churches in the city.
• The collapse of the church roof has sparked a debate about the safety of older buildings in Mexico City. Many people are calling for the government to inspect and repair older buildings to prevent future tragedies.