King condoles families of victims of Fez mosque collapse

King Mohammed VI of Morocco sent condolence messages to the families of victims of a roof collapse at Al Khalil mosque in Fez.

Ten persons died and five others were injured when a house collapsed on the mosque in the Medina (old town) of Fez.

The monarch said he shared the bereaved families' pain and informed them that he ordered competent authorities to bring them the necessary assistance.

He also sent messages to the injured in the accident, wishing tem a speedy recovery.

When the house collapsed, people were performing the Addohr prayer at the mosque (Moslem mid-day prayer).