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At least 25 killed as church under construction collapses on worshippers in Ethiopia

Teshale Tilahun, the local administrator, warned that the death toll could potentially rise

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At least 25 persons were killed when a church under construction collapsed on Wednesday in Ethiopia's Amhara region, according to local authorities.

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The incident happened early on Wednesday at Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church in Amhara, northern Ethiopia, as worshippers gathered for an annual event celebrating St. Mary.

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Seyoum Altaye, a clinician with a local hospital, said the victims include some children and elderly people. “So far we have confirmed 25 dead and over a hundred injured,” he said.

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He said the hospital is seeking support from the Red Cross to look after the injured.

Teshale Tilahun, the local administrator, warned that the death toll could potentially rise. “It is a tragic loss for the community," he said.

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