Temple roof collapses in India, many casualties

At least six people were killed and many others injured when part of the roof of the Dargah Sharif Patte Shah shrine in India suddenly collapsed.

According to NDTV , part of the roof of Dargah Sharif Patte Shah, located near Humayun's tomb, in Nizamuddin area, Delhi, collapsed on the evening of August 15 when many people were there to pray.

The scene of the partial roof collapse of a temple in Delhi, India. Photo: PTI.

The roof collapsed, killing at least six people, including an 80-year-old man. Several others were injured and taken to the AIIMS Trauma Center for treatment.

Most of the victims were visitors to the temple and were sitting in the prayer room when the incident occurred, Hindustan Times added.

"Nine of them have been admitted to AIIMS Trauma Centre, including three males, five females and a four-year-old boy," the source said.

After the accident, rescue forces, police and staff of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) quickly arrived at the scene.

Unconfirmed reports say there were about 15-20 people inside the building when the roof collapsed. The building was built about 25-30 years ago.

The roof reportedly collapsed during the rain. Authorities are investigating the incident.

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