Eleven killed in mosque collapse in Morocco
February 20th, 2010 - 3:43 am ICT by IANSRabat (Morocco), Feb 19 (DPA) 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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