SEVERAL children have been injured after a partial roof collapse at a church hall in Tranent this evening (Tuesday).
The frightening incident happened at Tranent Parish Church Hall during a meeting of Scouts, Cubs and Beavers, as well as parents.
Police said that the injuries were not serious.
A police spokeswoman said: "Police in East Lothian responded to an address on Church Street, Tranent, around 6.55pm following reports of a partial roof collapse.
"There have been no serious injuries.
"Police and fire are still on scene securing the building.
"The road was closed for a short period of time but has now re-opened."
One parent who was inside the hall told the Courier: "The ceiling plaster collapsed from the roof over a group of children, the Beavers, and it was chaos - walking wounded and one with head split open."
They added: "The Beaver leader was distraught, three Beavers were being enrolled just as the ceiling came down over all the group.
"This could have been far worse."
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