Sep 15, 2015, 8:54 PM

Death toll of Iranians in Mecca incident rises to 11

Death toll of Iranians in Mecca incident rises to 11

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The number of Iranian pilgrims killed in a tower crane incident in the Saudi holy city Mecca, has reached to 11.

Pilgrimage and Endowment Organization said on Tuesday that three female pilgrims who had been missing since the incident happened on Friday have been confirmed dead. Following the latest news, the number of Iranians killed in the accident is now 11.

More than 100 people have been killed in the incident, which happened after a tower crane was toppled by strong winds and storm in the city, crashing into the Grand Mosque ahead of the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage later this month.

 

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