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13 killed, at least 29 hurt as church roof collapses in Durban

Some people who had gone for the Easter service were reportedly sleeping when the wall collapsed. [Courtesy]

The roof of a church collapsed during mass near the eastern South African city of Durban, killing 13 people and injuring at least 16, officials said Friday.

The accident happened on Thursday evening in the town of Dlangubo, north of Durban, after heavy rains.

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