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Crane Collapse In Mecca Leaves Dozens Dead [Warning: Graphic Images]

Steve Guest Media Reporter
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A tragedy occurred Friday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia when a crane collapsed, killing multiple people.

Reports indicate upwards of 65 people were killed and more than 150 were injured at Mecca’s Grand Mosque.

Crane Collapse (from @DawahAkh1)

Crane Collapse (from @DawahAkh1)

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Crane Collapse (from @DawahAkh1)

MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA - SEPTEMBER 11: At least 52 worshippers are killed and others injured when storms caused a crane to fall in Mecca's Grand Mosque on Friday, September 11, 2015. Millions of Muslim converge on Mecca to perform the sacred pilgrimage. A huge construction crane buffeted by strong winds collapsed and crashed through the roof of the Grand Mosque in Mecca Friday, the Saudi Arabia Civil Defense reports. Search and rescue teams and medical workers from the Saudi Red Crescent have been sent to the scene. (Photo by Ozkan Bilgin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA – SEPTEMBER 11: At least 52 worshippers are killed and others injured when storms caused a crane to fall in Mecca’s Grand Mosque on Friday, September 11, 2015. Millions of Muslim converge on Mecca to perform the sacred pilgrimage. A huge construction crane buffeted by strong winds collapsed and crashed through the roof of the Grand Mosque in Mecca Friday, the Saudi Arabia Civil Defense reports. Search and rescue teams and medical workers from the Saudi Red Crescent have been sent to the scene. (Photo by Ozkan Bilgin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Crane Collapse (from @DawahAkh1)

Crane Collapse (from @DawahAkh1)

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