Rescue crews scramble to start search

Search and rescue crews are working to reach people trapped underneath rubble of a partially collapsed mall.

In a report by CBC News, one person is believed to have been killed after a rooftop parking lot collapsed on Saturday. The incident occurred at the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake, Ontario.

Clean up crews heard tapping underneath the rubble on Sunday which led to the rescue operation. Crews are working to stabilize the twisted metal and concrete in order to reach those trapped underneath. In all, nine people remain unaccounted for said the OPP.

Many residents have said that the roof was in need of repairs. A local newspaper also said that the roof went through recent repairs to close up leaks.