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Aug 27, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower
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A lightning bolt struck Mecca’s clock tower. The incident involved a direct hit to the tower in Mecca.
WHO: A lightning bolt
WHAT: Lightning struck Mecca’s clock tower
WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 3:59 AM ET
WHERE: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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