Deadly Bus Crash in Saudi Arabia Claims 42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims, Hyderabad Residents Among the Victims
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A devastating bus crash in Saudi Arabia has left 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims dead, with at least 16 from Hyderabad among the victims. The tragedy occurred when the bus collided with a diesel tanker near the holy city of Madinah, resulting in a fatal fire. According to preliminary reports, the group of 42 pilgrims had departed from Hyderabad on November 9 and were returning to Madinah after offering prayers in Mecca. They were traveling with Al Meena and Al Mecca Travels, a Hyderabad-based tour operator. The Indian embassy in Riyadh and consulate in Jeddah have assured support to the affected families and are working to gather information about the incident. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and announced a helpline number for families of the victims. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed officials to gather details about the victims and offer assistance to those affected. AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has called for immediate action from the Centre and has requested the Union Government to bring back the bodies of the deceased and provide medical treatment to any injured passengers. The incident has sent shockwaves across India, with many expressing their condolences to the families of the victims. The Indian embassy in Jeddah has set up a 24x7 control room for families seeking information about the incident, and the helpline number is 8002440003.
