Church Ceiling Collapse in Brazil Injures Several

Church Ceiling Collapse in Jequié, Bahia, Leaves Multiple Injured A church ceiling collapsed in Jequié, Bahia, Brazil on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, injuring several people. The incident occurred during renovations at the Igreja São Judas Tadeu. According to TV Sudoeste, an affiliate of Rede Bahia, the church was undergoing requalification work when the collapse happened. Emergency responders reported at least 14 injuries, with one person in serious condition. The Diocese of Jequié stated that seven of the eleven workers present were injured. It remains unclear if any parishioners were in the church at the time of the collapse. Nine injured individuals were taken to Hospital Prado Valadares, with three remaining under observation, one stable, and one requiring surgery for severe injuries. "It was chaos," said one eyewitness, whose name was withheld for privacy reasons. "The ceiling just came down without warning." The cause of the collapse is under investigation. The incident highlights the importance of rigorous safety measures during construction and renovation projects. The community is rallying around those injured, and an investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the damage and the cause of the collapse.