13 killed after church's roof collapses during Easter service in Africa

By  Saizel S April 19th 2019 05:41 PM

13 killed after church's roof collapses during Easter service in Africa

Nearly 13 people lost their lives while 16 others were injured after the roof of Pentecostal church collapses during Easter service in Africa. The incident took place in Empangeni. The roof collapsed because of heavy downpour on Thursday.

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Africa 13 killed after church's roof collapses during Easter service in Africa

"The roof of the building collapsed because of heavy rains last night…at this point, we have a total of 13 fatalities", Lennox Mabaso, spokesperson for the KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Department said.

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Africa 13 killed after church's roof collapses during Easter service in Africa

The authorities, while consoling the tragedy, have pledged to launch investigations into the incident.

-PTC NEWS

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