Media reports suggest that a church roof collapse in Mexico has resulted in many individuals becoming potentially trapped beneath the debris. The incident occurred at the Santa Cruz church located in Ciudad Madero within the coastal state of Tamaulipas. Numerous individuals have sustained injuries, and there have been reports of fatalities as well.

The collapse of the church roof took place during an afternoon mass, specifically during a baptism ceremony. Among those believed to be stuck under the wreckage, there are children, and ongoing rescue operations are underway.

Social media images depict the church building in a state of ruin, with a crowd of people gathered around the rubble, desperately searching for individuals who may be trapped inside. Some individuals have reportedly arrived with shovels and pickaxes in an attempt to assist in clearing the debris.

Subsequent posts on social media indicate the presence of emergency services at the scene. The incident occurred at approximately 14:30 local time (20:30 GMT).

Authorities have requested silence from those present at the scene to enhance their ability to detect any calls for help from individuals potentially trapped within the wreckage.

The bishop of the diocese of Tampico, José Armando Álvarez Cano, sent a message to the community on social media saying that work was under way "to find those under the rubble".

He said it was a "difficult time" and ended his video address by saying: "May the Lord help you."

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