An accident occurred at a shopping center in Trujillo, Peru, where at least 20 people were injured due to the collapse of a part of the roof. Emergency teams have arrived at the scene to carry out rescue operations, official sources reported.
The Ministry of Health of Peru issued a statement detailing that the Regional Health Management of La Libertad is treating the injured as a result of the collapse. So far, it is known that 20 people were injured as a result of the accident.
The incident occurred in the restaurant area of the Real Plaza shopping center in Trujillo, an area that was crowded at the time of the roof's collapse. Images released by local media show the magnitude of the event, with a large piece of the roof falling on the affected area.
More than 100 agents from the National Police of Peru and the Fire Department are at the scene carrying out rescue operations for the injured after the collapse. The National Emergency Operations Center is also involved, coordinating specialized teams to assist the injured and search for possible trapped people under the rubble.
It was reported that the shopping center had reopened its doors on January 5 after a period of closure due to construction work. The news of this accident has generated great concern in the local community, with authorities and emergency teams working hard in the rescue and assistance operations for the injured.
