The construction crane toppled over due to strong winds and crashed through the mosque roof, officials said.
There were several construction cranes at the site for work to expand the mosque ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, according to reports.
Mecca crane collapse, 107 dead
Mecca crane collapse, 107 dead
SAUDI ARABIA: At least 107 people died and more than 200 others were injured in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Friday (September 11) after a crane crashed into the Grand Mosque, local authorities said.
Saturday 12 September 2015 09:37 AM
Mecca. Photo Camera Eye.