Structure collapse kills one

One person was killed and five

others injured when a structure constructed for a programme of the Mizoram Presbyterian Church held last week in Champhai collapsed today when it was being dismantled, police said.

The structure was erected for the general conference of the Kristian Thalai Pawl (KTP) or youth wing of the Mizoram Presbyterian Church.

The deceased was identified as Vanmawia (45) of Champhai, police said.

Several persons were also injured who were taken to the Champhai district hospital.