Mecca crane collapse: 107 dead at Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque

[AF-Roger]

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.

Read more Mecca crane collapse: 107 dead at Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque - BBC News

 

[marketerbybirth]

It is a tragic and a sad event in fact. There are some reports pointing towards a lightening strike. However generally all such equipment is properly grounded to pass such immense amount of electrical energy safely to the ground. Dont know why that system failed too along with the entire structure.

In Saudi Arabia, a monarchy government is in power hence access to the information is quite difficult. However I am damn sure about seeing, responsible guys hanging soon as Saudis believe it to be the best to prevent any repetition.

I wish an pray for those who are injured