Sep 14, 2015, 8:50 AM

Saudi king vows to find cause of tragedy

Saudi king vows to find cause of tragedy

RIYADH, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz vowed to find out what caused a crane collapse that killed 107 people at Mecca’s Grand Mosque ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

The Hajj, which last year drew about two million faithful, will take place despite Friday’s tragedy, Saudi authorities said as crowds returned to pray a day after the incident.

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims had already arrived in Mecca when the massive red and white crane toppled over during a thunderstorm on Friday.

"We will investigate all the reasons and afterwards declare the results to the citizens," King Salman said after visiting the site.

Parts of the Grand Mosque remained sealed off on Sunday around the wreckage of the crane, which also injured over 238 people when it crashed into a courtyard.

Saudi Civil Defense Chief Sulayman Bin-Abdullah al-Amr, said the investigations continue as to evaluate the damage.

 

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