Jul 25, 2023, 12:45 PM

11 dead after school gym roof collapses in China

11 dead after school gym roof collapses in China

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Eleven people died after the roof of a school gym collapsed in northeastern China, state media reported Monday.

The collapse in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province was caused by construction workers illegally placing perlite - a form of volcanic glass - on the building's roof, state news agency Xinhua said.

Heavy rain then led the perlite to expand and increase in weight, causing the roof to collapse, it added.

"A total of 11 people died in the accident," state broadcaster CCTV said.

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News ID 203746

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