Monday 20 July 2015



Numerous worshippers in Morocco, were seriously injured after a stampede, which was caused by a mouse running around in a mosque during prayers.

The incident, which injured 81 worshippers, unfolded at the Hassan II Mosque on Monday night.

The incident occurred when hundreds of thousands of Muslims attended prayer services to celebrate a national holiday.

The injured, mostly women suffering from broken arms and legs, were taken to the Moulay Youssef Hospital in Casablanca, for treatments.

One of the victims, a woman in her seventh month of pregnancy, suffered a double leg fracture during the stampede.

According to the police investigation, the incident began when a mouse jumped on the foot of a woman while she prayed, sparking a panic as the women ran for the exit.

Popular Posts

Recent Posts