The state media reported that Selassie had died of 'respiratory failure' following complications from a prostate examination followed up by a prostate operation. (27 August 1975)
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Friday 2nd of July 2010 (x) — The truck overturned and an explosion occurred as villagers attempted to collect the fuel that was spilling from the overturned vehicle. One local resident was smoking a cigarette, a spark from which ignited the fuel. 196 people were injured.