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At least 30 people killed after church collapses in Amhara

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At least 30 people have died and more than 200 were injured when scaffolding collapsed at a church in Ethiopia.

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  • At least 30 people died and over 200 were injured in a church scaffolding collapse.
  • The collapse occurred during an annual St Mary celebration at Arati Mariam Church. 12s
  • Rescue operations are ongoing with some people still trapped under rubble. 20s
  • Injured victims have been taken to Addis Ababa for treatment. 26s
  • Officials warn the death toll may increase and stress the need for construction safety. 31s
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