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Crane collapse at grand mosque

At least 1 dead, 2 injured after construction crane collapses in Manhattan

By Reuters

Television images showed the crane lying on top of several crushed vehicles.

  • A crane collapsed at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on 11 September 2015. Picture: Supplied.

    Pilgrims still in shock after crane collapse in Mecca

    More than 107 people were killed and 238 others injured by a crane that was apparently struck by lightning.

    2529 days ago
  • FILE: A crane collapsed at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on 11 September 2015. Picture: Supplied.

    Saudi govt suspends construction group implicated in Mecca accident

    According to local media, all new contracts have been suspended and current projects put under review.

    2530 days ago
  • Saudi governor of Mecca region Khaled al-Faisal (center R) inspects the site of a crane that crashed onto the Grand Mosque of Saudi Arabia’s holy Muslim city of Mecca on 12 September, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Mecca crane collapse: Injured will continue with Hajj

    Authorities will provide special vehicles to enable injured pilgrims to still attend the mandatory Hajj.

    2531 days ago
  • FILE: A crane has collapsed at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on 11 September 2015. Picture:P Supplied.

    ‘Identifying pilgrims in Mecca is extremely difficult’

    Reports suggest that so far only two, of at least 107, pilgrims who died in the tragedy have been identified.

    2532 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Mecca crane collapse: Zuma extends his condolences

    He sent his deepest sympathies and condolences to the government and everyone affected by the accident.

    2533 days ago
  • Saudi governor of Mecca region Khaled al-Faisal (center R) inspects the site of a crane that crashed onto the Grand Mosque of Saudi Arabia’s holy Muslim city of Mecca on 12 September, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Hajj pilgrimage to go ahead following crane collapse

    It’s believed the crane was toppled by a heavy storm, killing at least 107 pilgrims and injuring 238 others.

    2533 days ago
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