Website: snow causes roof collapse

The news website Tn.cz has reported that part of a roof covering an industrial complex in Chrást near Chrudim, collapsed on Saturday under the weight of new snow. No one was hurt in the incident, as the hall was empty at the time. Fire fighters turned off electrical power and secured the site; an investigation into the collapse will be conducted. Four years ago, the Czech Republic saw a similar incident when a supermarket roof caved in under the weight of snow, leaving one person slightly injured.

Author: Jan Velinger