The death toll from a church roof collapse in the Mexican city of Ciudad Madero has risen to almost 10 with 60 being injured, the regional department of the Mexican Secretariat of Public Security said on Monday.

Media reported that the rescuers were looking for another 30 people believed to be trapped under the rubble.

"It is reported about 10 dead and 60 injured, with 23 of them taken to hospital and two seriously injured," the regional security department said on X.

The roof of the church collapsed earlier on Monday reportedly during a christening ceremony, but the exact number of people who were inside the building was unknown.

The security ministry said that the accident was believed to have occurred as a result of a "structural failure." Debris clearing at the scene is underway, it added.

According to reports, several children are believed to be trapped under debris.

(With UNI inputs)