Two Indians killed, 15 injured in crane crash at Mecca's Grand Mosque

New Delhi: Two Indians have been killed and 15 others injured in the crane collapse at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in which more than 100 people have died, the External Affairs Ministry said on Saturday. [caption id=“attachment_2431244” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  A picture taken Grand Mosque crane after it crashed into it. AFP[/caption] External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said Indian officials from the Indian Consulate in Jeddah have been on the ground and have set up a 24X7 helpline to provide information and assistance. They have been monitoring the situation through the night, Swarup said. “Regrettably we have been informed that 2 Indians have been killed in the unfortunate accident,” he said. “We have received reports that 15 Indians have been injured and are being assisted in various hospitals. These include 11 from the Haj Committee of India and 4 from Private Tour Operators,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson said. Over 100 people died when a massive construction crane crashed into Mecca’s Grand Mosque yesterday with scores more injured, days before the annual haj pilgrimage. A part of the massive crane collapsed as a result of strong winds and heavy rains, media reports said.

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