Manama, Sept. 11 (BNA): Bahrain pilgrims escaped unhurt when a crane used in the expansion of Makkah Grand Mosque collapsed yesterday, which left dozens of people dead and wounded.

Bahrain Hajj Delegation Chairman Shaikh Adnan Al-Qattan confirmed the safety of the Kingdom’s pilgrims after contacting all hajj contractors who reported no casualties.

Shaikh Adnan Al-Qattan said that the delegation opened its medical clinic at Al-Naseem district to attend to Bahrain patients round the clock.

He pointed out that 600 pilgrims and administrators registered with thirteen contractors arrived in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, in addition to a number of contractors’ administrators and workers in Makkah. Shaikh Adnan Al-Qattan said that batches of Bahrain pilgrims will continue heading to Saudi Arabia until September 17.

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BNA 2117 GMT 2015/09/11