MFA Spokesman's Comments in response to media queries on the collapse of a crane in the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on 11 September 2015

     In response to media queries on the collapse of a crane in the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on 11 September 2015, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Spokesman said:

     “We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic accident in the Grand Mosque in Makkah. We would like to convey our deepest condolences to the people of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi government and the families of the victims.  Our MUIS representatives in Makkah have confirmed that the Singapore pilgrims under their charge are safe. As of now, there are no reports of any Singaporean casualties.  MFA will continue to keep in close contact with Singaporeans in the Kingdom and monitor developments closely.

     Singaporeans who require consular assistance could contact the Singapore Embassy in Riyadh or the Singapore Consulate-General in Jeddah or the MFA Duty Officer

(24-hours) at:

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Address: Diplomatic Quarter Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Telephone: +966-(11) 480-3855 or +966-500-191220
Fax: +966-(11) 483-0632
Email: singemb_ruh@mfa.sg

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore - Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
Address: Villa No. 5, Mohammed Tawfiq Al Abbasi Street Off Hera'a Street, (Behind Danube Madinah Road) Opposite Al-Ghais Mosque
Telephone: +966-(12) 6073980, +966-(12) 6073981
Telefax: +966-(12) 6074280
E-mail: singcg_jed@mfa.sg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-Hours)
Address: Tanglin, Singapore 248163
Tel: 6379 8800 / 8855
Fax: 6476 7302
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

12 SEPTEMBER 2015