Scaffolding Collapse at Ethiopian Festival Claims 36 Lives

A tragic incident in Ethiopia has left at least 36 people dead and many more injured when scaffolding collapsed during a religious festival at an Orthodox church. Hundreds of worshippers had gathered to celebrate the annual Virgin Mary festival when the makeshift structure gave way in Arerti, located 40 miles east of Addis Ababa.

Rescue efforts are ongoing, with reports indicating that some individuals remain trapped beneath the debris. Concerns have been raised about the lack of adherence to health and safety regulations in the country, which frequently leads to such devastating construction accidents.

This disaster highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures in building practices to prevent future tragedies.