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6 dead, 78 injured after roof of Peru shopping mall collapses

The roof of the food court at Real Plaza Trujillo collapsed, killing six people and injuring at least 78 others, according to Defense Minister Walter Astudillo.
Five people died at the site of the collapse, and a sixth person died at a hospital, as stated by Astudillo.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with over 100 firefighters and police officers searching for survivors, confirmed by Luis Roncal, head of the local fire department.
Mayor Mario Reyna announced the closure of the shopping center due to imminent risk, emphasizing the need for further inspections, as reported by local authorities.

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Observador

2h. Peru. Roof collapse in a shopping mall kills 6

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7 hours ago·Portugal

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VOA News

6 dead, 78 injured after roof of Peru shopping mall collapses

An official says 30 injured people have been discharged and 48 remain hospitalized

9 hours ago·United States

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The Hindu

Peru food court roof collapse: Death toll rises to six, 78 injured

Peru’s defense minister says the collapse of a food court roof at a shopping mall in northwestern Peru killed six people and left at least 78 others

12 hours ago·India

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Morning Sun

Death toll rises to six in Peru shopping mall roof collapse

LIMA (AP) — The death toll has risen to six when a roof collapsed at a food court in northwestern Peru, also injuring at least 78 people, officials said Saturday.

13 hours ago·United States

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Reforma

6 dead due to roof fall in commercial square in Peru

The ca da of a roof of a food court in a shopping center in Per has left six dead and 78 injured, according to a report from the authorities.

15 hours ago·Mexico City, Mexico

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Morning Express

6 killed, 78 injured in shopping mall roof in Peru

A major accident took place on Friday night in Peru’s northern city of Truezilo. The roof of the food court of the Real Plaza Shopping Complex killed 6 people and injured 78 people. Defense Minister Walter Estudilo said that according to the report of the local fire brigade, five people died on the spot, while one person died during treatment in the hospital. Out of the injured, 30 were discharged, while 48 people are still hospitalized, out of …

3 hours ago

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