West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed her grief over the crane accident in Mecca and listed out the victims that belonged to the state.
"Muniza Ahmed from Asansol has lost her life. Liakat Hossain from West Midnapore and Hasem Ali from Malda have received injuries," Banerjee said.
"The tragic accident at Mecca has really shocked and saddened me. As of now one death and two injuries have been reported from our state," she added.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs of India, two Indians were killed and 15 others were injured in the accident. These include 11 from the Haj Committee of India and 4 from Private Tour Operators.
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