At least 30 people have lost their lives and over 200 have sustained injuries due to the collapse of scaffolding at the Arerti Mariam church in Ethiopia.
The incident occurred in the central Minjar Sheknora area during a significant Orthodox Christian celebration dedicated to St Mary, where thousands of worshippers had gathered early in the morning to participate.
Reports suggest that the death toll could rise, with confirmed fatalities ranging in age from 25 to 80 years old.