Ceiling in 15th century convent collapses in Italy during wedding reception, injuring 30 people

Published January 13, 2024 2:03 PM

ROME (AP) — The governor of Italy’s Tuscany region says 30 people were injured when a restaurant ceiling collapsed during a wedding reception. Gov. Eugenio Giani said in a post on the Telegram messaging channel Saturday evening that five of the injured were in critical condition. The ceiling collapsed in a restaurant that was formerly a 15th century convent in the hills outside the city of Pistoia. The Italian news agency ANSA says firefighters pulled people out from under the rubble. Cause of the collapse hasn’t yet been determined. No one is reported missing.

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