Latvian PM, government resign after deadly tragedy

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvia's prime minister has resigned after accepting political responsibility for the collapse of a supermarket roof in the capital that killed 54 people and wounded at least 40 others.

Valdis Dombrovski was the longest serving prime minister in Latvia's history.

Police have opened a criminal investigation into the cause of last week's tragedy.

Raw: More of roof collapses at Latvian market

Rescue and recovery efforts were suspended at the site of Thursday's supermarket roof collapse in Riga, Latvia after a massive third section of the roof caved in. No additional injuries were reported. (Nov. 23)

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