 "2 Indians killed in crane crash at Mecca's Grand Mosque")
Two Indians, both from Kerala, were killed and 15 others injured when a massive construction crane crashed into Mecca’s Grand Mosque leaving more than 100 people dead, the external affairs ministry said today.
“Regrettably we have been informed that two Indians have been killed in the unfortunate accident. They were from Kerala,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.
He said officials from the Indian Consulate in Jeddah have been on the ground and have set up a 24X7 helpline to provide information and assistance.
“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,” the spokesperson said.
Over 100 people died when a construction crane crashed into Mecca’s Grand Mosque yesterday.
“Regrettably we have been informed that two Indians have been killed in the unfortunate accident. They were from Kerala,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.
He said officials from the Indian Consulate in Jeddah have been on the ground and have set up a 24X7 helpline to provide information and assistance.
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Over 100 people died when a construction crane crashed into Mecca’s Grand Mosque yesterday.
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