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At least 3 dead, 74 injured after food court roof collapses in Peru

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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