In pictures: German ice rink collapse

Rescuers in the German town of Bad Reichenhall were still working at a collapsed ice rink as dawn broke on Tuesday.

Diggers have been brought in to clear the rubble under which at least 11 people died.

The roof of the rink caved in under heavy snow on Monday, trapping up to 20 people.

The rescue effort went on through the night as snow continued to fall and anxious families gathered nearby.

The victims include children aged between nine and 12.

Up to 50 people were in the rink when the roof fell.

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As the hours go by there are fears that survivors in the rubble may die of exposure.