Latvia: ceiling Collapse of supermarket makes 18 dead

The origin of the accident has not been determined. A source of Riga Authority made reference to an "explosion", without explaining its nature, while several local media pointed to the construction of a garden on the roof of the retail store.

A witness says that "some pipes exploded due to construction work on the roof of the supermarket. Were building a play area for children. Must have done something wrong and the roof couldn't handle. "

Among the victims are two firemen, hit by a second collapse. The supermarket had received a prize of architecture when it was inaugurated, in 2011.

Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis said that "the police have opened an investigation. A criminal case has been launched to find out if were construction standards were violated, with serious consequences ".

Dozens of firefighters, soldiers and police were mobilized for the search among the rubble, among which may be blocked up to 70 people, according to local authorities.

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