10 killed after school gymnasium roof collapses in China (update)


The collapse at the No. 34 Middle School in Longsha District in Qiqihar was reported at 2.56pm local time on July 23. - Weibo

BEIJING (AFP): Ten people have died and one remained trapped after the roof of a school gym collapsed in northeastern China, state media reported Monday (July 24).

The gym at the No. 34 Middle School in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province collapsed just before 3pm (0700 GMT) on Sunday, state news agency Xinhua said.

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