Friday, September 11, 2015

Crane collapses in Mecca killing over 170 People

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At least 107 people died and more than 230 people were injured when a crane collapsed in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
The huge red crane crashed into a part of the Grand Mosque - the largest in the world - that was filled with worshippers at the time.
The head of Saudi Arabia's civil defence said strong winds and heavy rains had caused the collapse.
Mecca is currently preparing for the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to arrive in the Saudi city from all over the world later this month.
Collapsed crane in Grand Mosque, Mecca, on 11 September 2015Image copyrightAFP
Image captionThe crane was one of a number around the Grand Mosque while construction work is carried out
Collapsed crane in Grand Mosque, Mecca, on 11 September 2015Image copyrightAFP
Image captionIt collapsed during stormy weather
Saudi emergency teams stand inside the Grand Mosque, Mecca, 11 September 2015Image copyrightAFP
Image captionEmergency workers were quickly on the scene to deal with the high number of casualties
Collapsed crane in Grand Mosque, Mecca, on 11 September 2015Image copyrightAP
Image captionThis image shows the overturned base of the crane
The collapse happened at 17:23 local time (14:23 GMT), said Director-General of the Saudi Civil Defence Authority, Lt Sulayman Bin-Abdullah al-Amr.
It happened at a time when many worshippers were there for Friday prayers.
Credit:BBCNews

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