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A scaffolding collapse at a church in Ethiopia during a religious celebration has resulted in at least 30 deaths and over 200 injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing amid concerns over safety regulations.
At least 25 people, including children and elderly, were killed and over a hundred injured when a church under construction collapsed during an event in Ethiopia's Amhara region, with the death toll potentially rising.
A scaffolding collapse at a church under construction in Ethiopia's Amhara region during a religious event has resulted in at least 25 deaths and over 100 injuries, with the death toll potentially rising, as witnesses and officials describe the tragic incident.
At least 25 people, including children and elderly, were killed and over 100 injured when a church under construction collapsed during an event in Ethiopia's Amhara region, with the death toll potentially rising.
A video captured the steeple of the historic First Congregational Church in New London, Connecticut, collapsing, leaving a massive hole in the building’s roof. Emergency crews are searching the scene, and fortunately, there were no reports of deaths or injuries. The cause of the collapse is unknown, and the city was not aware of any prior issues with the building. The church, dating back to around 1850, suffered extensive damage, but there were no services being held at the time of the incident.
Emergency crews are investigating a church collapse in New London, Connecticut, after the First Congressional Church on Union Street suffered a roof collapse, leaving a large pile of rubble and stones where the entrance once stood. The New London Fire Department is on the scene assessing the situation, and citizens are urged to avoid the area as details about potential injuries or anyone inside the church remain unclear.
A portion of the historic First Congregational Church in downtown New London, Connecticut collapsed, with a woman miraculously escaping uninjured. The cause of the collapse is unknown, and state emergency services are involved in the response effort. City Hall and the local post office were closed, and traffic restrictions are in place around the site. The building was shared by two churches, and the pastor expressed gratitude that no one was hurt. An investigation into the collapse is underway.
The stone steeple of a historic church in New London, Connecticut collapsed, leaving a massive hole in the roof and debris on the front steps. No one was believed to be inside at the time, and an urban search and rescue team is on the scene. The church, shared by two congregations, was constructed in 1850 and is now facing the potential demolition of one of its remaining towers.