Poland: 65 dead in roof collapse

Rescuers were today searching for victims buried when the roof of an exhibition hall in southern Poland collapsed on a racing pigeon show, killing at least 65 people and injuring a further 160.

Poland: 65 dead in roof collapse

Rescuers were today searching for victims buried when the roof of an exhibition hall in southern Poland collapsed on a racing pigeon show, killing at least 65 people and injuring a further 160.

The death toll rose steadily as rescuers dug through the debris of the building, which collapsed at around 5:30pm (4.30pm Irish time) last night in the city of Katowice.

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