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At least 36 killed, over 200 injured as church under construction collapses on worshippers in Ethiopia

At least 25 people died and over 100 were injured when makeshift scaffolding collapsed during the annual St. Mary festival at a church under construction, officials said.

  • At least 25 people were killed when a church under construction collapsed on October 1, 2025, in Ethiopia's Amhara region, according to local authorities.
  • The incident occurred at Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church during an event celebrating St. Mary.
  • Seyoum Altaye stated that the victims include children and elderly people, with over a hundred injured.
  • Teshale Tilahun mentioned that the death toll could potentially rise, calling it a tragic loss for the community.
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Xinhua broke the news in China on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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