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13 killed as church roof collapses in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, April 19, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – The roof of a church collapsed
during mass near the eastern South African city of Durban, killing 13 people
and injuring at least 16, officials said Friday.

The accident happened on Thursday evening in the town of Dlangubo, north
of Durban, after heavy rains.

“The roof of the building collapsed because of heavy rains last night …
at this point we have a total of 13 fatalities,” said Lennox Mabaso,
spokesman for the provincial traditional affairs department.

“Such a tragedy. 13 fatalities 16 people treated by paramedics,” tweeted
Robert McKenzie, spokesman for Kwa-Zulu Natal province’s emergency services.

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