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Shopping mall roof collapse in northern Peru leaves 6 dead, 78 injured

The roof of the food court at the Real Plaza Trujillo shopping mall in northwestern Peru collapsed, resulting in six fatalities and at least 78 injuries, according to Defense Minister Walter Astudillo.
Defense Minister Walter Astudillo reported that five people died at the scene, and a sixth victim passed away later at a hospital.
Luis Roncal, head of the local fire department, stated that they did not find any signs of life while searching for survivors.
Mayor Mario Reyna announced the shopping center's closure due to imminent risk and plans to inspect other centers for safety.

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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

7 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.

8 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.

10 hours ago·Mexico City, Mexico

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Devdiscourse

Tragic Roof Collapse at Peruvian Shopping Mall Claims Six Lives | Science-Environment

Tragic Roof Collapse at Peruvian Shopping Mall Claims Six Lives A lethal collapse of a food court roof at the Real Plaza Trujillo mall in northwestern Peru has led to six deaths and 78 people injured. The incident occurred on a busy Friday night when the iron roof fell on mall-goers.Defence Minister Walter Astudillo reported at a Saturday press briefing that local firefighters confirmed five on-site deaths with a sixth individual succumbing at a…

7 hours ago·India

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La Opinion

At least six people killed in Peru after a slump in the mall - La Opinión

Peruvian authorities report at least six deaths and 78 injuries following the collapse of commercial roof domes in Trujillo, in the vicinity of Lima

8 hours ago

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cedarnews.net

New video shows moment roof collapses at food court of Real Plaza shopping mall in mall in Trujillo, Peru

New video shows moment roof collapses at food court of Real Plaza shopping mall in Trujillo, Peru on Friday, killing 6 people and injuring 78 others. VIDEO:https://youtube.com/shorts/4WP58LiyqVs?si=iVSELDXYiF7AQQF5

8 hours ago

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