Church balcony collapse during Ash Wednesday service in San Jose del Monte, Philippines.

Over 50 individuals were injured due to a church balcony collapse during Ash Wednesday service in the Philippines. The incident happened at the Saint Peter the Apostle church in the city of San Jose del Monte, near Manila, when the floor made of wood allegedly gave way under the pressure of around 400 worshippers. An 80-year-old woman was critically injured, while others suffered minor injuries. The cause of the collapse is estimated to be overloading.

February 14, 2024
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