Mosque Collapse Kills 15, Injures 40 in Somalia's Mogadishu

Mosque Collapse Kills 15, Injures 40 in Somalia's Mogadishu
(Sunday, May 1, 2016) 11:27

At least 15 people were killed and 40 others were injured when a mosque collapsed in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, media reported Sunday.

The Mosque Studies Center - According to the BBC, the incident happed during Friday prayers. Hundreds of people were in the building at the time, with some believed to be still trapped under rubble.

Most of the casualties were construction workers.

The media outlet reported that the engineer on the refurbishment project was arrested over suspicion of negligence.




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