At least 30 people have died, 200 others injured, after scaffolding fell during a church service in Ethiopia. According to the BBC, this horrific accident happened on Wednesday, October 1.

Ethiopian Church Scaffolding Collapses, Leaving 200 Injured And 30 Dead

Local police inspector Ahmed Gebeyehu reported that thousands of people were attending Areti Mariam church that early morning when the structure collapsed. They had gathered for the annual Orthodox Christian celebration of St. Mary.

Although 30 people were confirmed dead, Ahmed believes the death toll could increase. The ages of the deceased were between the ages of 25 and 80.

The reason for the collapse may not be fully accidental. According to witnesses via Associated Press, many worshippers had climbed up the wooden scaffoldin

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