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Scaffolding Collapse at Ethiopian Festival Kills 36, Injures 200+
10/1/2025
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- Scaffolding collapsed at Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church during a Virgin Mary festival in Amhara region, killing at least 36 and injuring more than 200.
- Eyewitnesses said worshippers, including children and the elderly, fell from the ceiling as the structure gave way.
- Some people remain trapped; the Ethiopian Red Cross is aiding hospitals, and authorities seek stronger construction safety rules.
