Eleven killed in mosque collapse in Morocco

By DPA, IANS
Friday, February 19, 2010

RABAT - A minaret on a Moroccan mosque collapsed Friday, killing at least 11 worshippers and injuring 50, the interior ministry said.

Authorities had not determined the cause of the accident, which occurred during Friday prayers in the historic district of Meknes.

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Tags: Morocco, Rabat

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