At least 11 killed as school gym roof collapses on top of girls’ volleyball team in China

AT LEAST 11 students have been reported dead after a school gym roof collapsed in China. The incident took place at No 34 Middle School in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang province. AlamyA school gym roof collapsed in China killing at least 11[/caption] AlamyFour people reportedly escaped the collapse[/caption] AlamyOfficials have stated that rescue efforts have been completed[/caption] There were 19 people in the stadium at the time of the collapse, according to local media, which reported four people had escaped. Officials said rescue efforts were complete but did not reveal details of the victims. Several Chinese media outlets reported that most were students. A Xinhua posted on Sunday evening showed the roof of the reinforced-concrete gymnasium completely destroyed. China Youth Daily reported that the girls were training over the summer holidays because they were expected to go to Hubei province for upcoming games.