At least seven people were killed in northeastern Mexico on Sunday after the roof of a church came crashing down during a service, local officials said.

Iran PressAmerica: "Seven people are confirmed dead, and 10 injured people have been rescued" in the coastal town of Ciudad Madero, a spokesperson for the Tamaulipas state government said in a statement, adding that more people remained trapped.

Local media reported that at least 20 people were still missing under the rubble and that baptism was being celebrated when the ceiling collapsed.

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