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36 killed in mosque collapse

A minaret collapsed during Friday prayers, killing 36 people and injuring 71 at a crowded mosque in the old town of the historic Moroccan city of Meknes.

36 killed in mosque collapse

Sat, 20 Feb, 2010 - 10:22

A minaret collapsed during Friday prayers, killing 36 people and injuring 71 at a crowded mosque in the old town of the historic Moroccan city of Meknes.

The Interior Ministry blamed yesterday's tragedy on heavy rain that had weakened the minaret at the Bab Berdieyinne Mosque.

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