Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Ethiopia Church Collapse: At Least 36 Dead, Over 200 Injured
A church in Ethiopia collapsed when scaffolding gave way during a religious event.
The incident occurred early Wednesday at Arerti St Mary’s Church, injuring over 200 people and killing at least 36.
The collapse happened when worshippers were inside the partially constructed church.
The cause of the collapse was the crumbling scaffolding, crushing those beneath.
Rescue efforts are underway.
At least 36 people were killed in the church collapse.
Over 200 individuals were injured during the incident.
The collapse occurred during a religious festival at Arerti St Mary’s Church.
Wooden scaffolding collapsed under the weight of worshippers.
The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Amhara region.
- Who
- Worshippers
- What
- Wooden scaffolding collapsed during a religious festival, causing casualties.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Arerti St Mary’s Church, Minjar Shenkora, Ethiopia
- Why
- Worshippers were visiting the church for a religious festival.
- Incident Type
- Church Collapse
- Location
- Arerti St Mary’s Church, Minjar Shenkora, Ethiopia
- Date
- Wednesday
- Confirmed Deaths
- At least 36
- Injured
- Over 200
- Cause
- Scaffolding collapse
