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Multiple people hurt in East Lansing roof collapse

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LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Police and ambulance responded to a collapsed roof in East Lansing at Elm St. and Center St.

The roof collapsed around 2 p.m., trapping and injuring five people underneath.

One person was transported to the hospital, although the state of the injuries are unknown at the time.

East Lansing Fire Marshal said there were no life threatening injuries at this time.

The East Lansing Fire Captain said there was anywhere from 10 to 35 people standing on the roof at the time it collapsed, causing injuries to multiple people.

Three ambulances responded to the incident.

East Lansing Fire said that the collapse is under investigation.

Initial reports called the structure a porch, but it was determined the structure was a overhanging roof.

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