Supermarket Collapse Kills 6 in Latvia

At least 53 people have been killed and many missing in a supermarket collapse in Riga, Latvia.

The collapse happened in the evening, during one of the busiest times for the store.

As the ceiling came down it brought with it walls, shattered windows, and glass doors.

Twenty minutes later, as first responders were beginning to search for survivors, another section
of the roof collapsed, killing 3 firefighters.

Rescue efforts have continued since Thursday the 21st.  A third section of the roof collapsed on Saturday but no rescue workers were injured.

Latvia has declared 3 days of mourning for victims of the collapse and Pres. Andris Berzens has urged for an independent team of experts to investigate it.  http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/23/world/europe/latvia-roof-collapse-president/ 

Updated by blessinggiver on 11/24/13 at 09:14