22 Pakistanis injured in  Mecca crane collapse: FO

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Pakistan Foreign Office said at least 22 Pakistanis pilgrims in injured in the crane collapse at Grand Mosque in Mecca which left 107 martyred.

Pakistan FO spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah said in a statement, 25 other Pakistani pilgrims who sustained minor injuries have been discharged after treatment.

Qazi Khalilullah said no Pakistani pilgrim was martyred in the incident.

The crane was being used in the expansion work of the Holy Mosque when it struck a circular area around Kaaba and nearby walkway.

Governor Makkah region Prince Khalid al-Faisal has set-up a committee to probe the incident.