The roof of a crowded church collapsed onto worshippers in southern Nigeria, killing at least 60 people. The Reigners Bible Church International in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom state, was still under construction and workers had been rushing to finish it in time for a ceremony to ordain founder Akan Weeks as a bishop.

Hundreds of people, including Governor Udom Emmanuel, were inside when a support beam crashed onto worshippers and the ridges iron roof caved in. Governor Emmanuel and Bishop Weeks escaped unhurt.

Bodies of at least 60 victims have been retrieved but the toll could mount as a crane is removing the debris.The governor’s spokesman, Ekerete Udoh, said the state government will hold an enquiry to investigate if anyone compromised building standards.