Riga roof collapse, 32 dead (photo, video)

Information about 6 victims appeared at first. Rescuers are still looking for people that may be trapped under the debris.

The tragedy occurred on the evening of November 21.  The roof (500 square metres) collapsed in the Latvian supermarket Maxima.

The reasons are still being investigated. The shopping centre was built in 2011.

According to witnesses, construction works on the roof of the building could cause the collapse, DELFI reports. A garden and a terrace were being built there.

Photo: rus.delfi.lv