RESCUERS yesterday afternoon halted their search for people feared trapped for more than a day under the roof of a skating rink in south-eastern Germany, concerned that the ruins could collapse again.

Rescuers tonight halted their search for people feared trapped for more than a full day under the fallen roof of a skating rink in south-eastern Germany, concerned that the ruins could collapse again.

FRANTIC parents called out to children as rescuers last night battled to free at least 10 or more people trapped under the roof of an ice skating rink that collapsed under heavy snow.

At least four people were killed and more than 20 missing tonight after the roof of an ice rink collapsed under the weight of snow in southern Germany.

Three people are dead and 20 missing after the roof of an ice rink in the Bavarian Alps collapsed today with about 50 people inside.

Injuries and deaths were feared today when the roof of an ice rink in a town in the Bavarian Alps collapsed, police said.

Snowball fights in July. Mulled wine instead of wine coolers. Thermostats set on high. Spring has come and gone, fall approaches – and Europeans from Oslo to Budapest are still waiting for the summer.