Peru Shopping Mall Roof Collapse Kills 6 and Injures 78

The food court roof at Real Plaza Trujillo fell during heavy rain, prompting rescue efforts and safety inspections across the region.

The roof collapse occurred Friday night at the Real Plaza Trujillo shopping mall in northern Peru, leaving six dead and 78 injured, with three in critical condition.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with emergency teams using rescue dogs and heavy machinery to search for survivors under rubble spanning 700-800 square meters.
A young girl trapped under the debris recorded a plea for help, highlighting the terror faced by victims; her condition remains unclear.
Officials suspect heavy rainfall may have caused the roof to collapse, though investigations into the exact cause are still underway.
Authorities have closed the shopping mall indefinitely and are initiating safety inspections of other commercial centers in the area.