Mecca crane collapse, Construction disaster in Saudi Arabia
The Mecca crane collapse was a catastrophic accident leading to numerous fatalities.
On September 11, 2015, a massive construction crane collapsed at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
The incident took place shortly before the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage.
Safety protocols were scrutinized as a result of the Mecca crane collapse incident.
The event coincided with a thunderstorm and high winds, adding to the tragedy.
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