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Scores dead after crane collapses on Mecca's Grand Mosque

Video. Scores dead after crane collapses on Mecca's Grand Mosque

Updated: 11/09/2015 - 19:36 GMT+2

A crane has collapsed in the Muslim holy city of Mecca killing at least 87 people, according to Saudi authorities. At least 65 killed in crane

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