The governor of Tamaulipas state, Mexico, Americo Villarreal, announced that at least 10 people were killed and 60 others injured when the roof of a church collapsed during a baptism ceremony on Sunday.

The tragic incident occurred at the Santa Cruz parish in the coastal town of Ciudad Madero.

Villarreal said that the majority of the victims were women and children, and that 80 people had been in the church at the time of the incident.

The governor expressed his condolences to the victims and their families and stated that the state government would provide all necessary support to the injured and their families.

The cause of the collapse is still being investigated, but some eyewitnesses have suggested that the roof may have been weakened by recent heavy rains in the area.

In addition, questions have been raised about the structural integrity of the building, which was reportedly old and in poor condition.

The tragedy has sparked concerns about the safety of other church buildings in the region, and many local authorities have announced plans to carry out inspections and safety checks.