Historical Events tagged with "masjid al-haram"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Crane Collapse at Masjid al-Haram Mosque
September 11th, 2015 9 years ago
A construction crane collapsed into the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of 111 individuals and injuries to 394 others. The crane fell due to severe winds that were recorded at the time, and it struck the mosque during a busy period leading up to the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Emergency services responded promptly to assist those affected and conduct rescue operations amidst the chaos following the incident.
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