Suicide Attempt at Masjid al-Haram, Man Threw Himself From The Top Floor
Key Takeaways
- Both individuals hospitalized, identities not disclosed
- Suicide attempt occurred at Grand Mosque in Makkah
- Security officer injured during intervention
MAKKAH — An individual attempted to take his own life by throwing himself from the upper levels of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday, resulting in injuries to both the person and a security officer who intervened.
The Special Security Force for the Security of the Grand Mosque responded immediately to the incident, transporting both individuals for medical care.
The Special Security Force confirmed that all required official procedures have been completed following the emergency response.
Authorities have not released the identity or current medical conditions of the individual.
