At least seven people were killed and 18 injured when a metal roof collapsed in northern Thailand, local authorities said Tuesday.
According to the AFP news agency, among the fatalities are at least four children between the ages of 6 and 13.
The accident occurred on Monday afternoon, when, in the middle of a storm, a group of people sought refuge in the sports field of the Wat Nern Por school, in the province of Phichit, in the north of the country, some 300 kilometers From the capital. , bangkok.
The strong winds ripped off the roof and caused the collapse of the metal structure, leaving people trapped, according to photographs published on the Facebook social network by the Regional Directorate for Disaster Prevention.
The emergency teams began an operation to remove the victims, who were transferred to hospitals in the region, where at least four injured died.
Thailand’s meteorological department has already issued a warning of rain and strong winds for this week, when the rainy season begins.
Source: TSF
