Apr 8, 2012

Paris Roof Collapse Kills Child in Pierrefitte

A six-year-old child was killed when the roof of a Protestant house of worship collapsed in St Denis, to the north of Paris, police say.

Twelve people were also injured when the roof of the structure, in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, caved in at 14:30 local time (13:30 GMT).

Around 100 worshippers, thought to be of Haitian origin, were evacuated from the building, where a service had been taking place.

The injured were taken to hospital.

Reports say 150 firefighters and a helicopter are on site.

Pierrefitte-sur-Seine is located 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north of the centre of Paris.

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