Dozens of Indian pilgrims killed in bus accident in Saudi Arabia
Summary
A bus accident in Saudi Arabia resulted in the death of 45 Indian pilgrims who were traveling from Mecca to Medina. The accident involved an oil tanker, and one survivor is currently in intensive care. Indian authorities are working closely with Saudi officials to assist the victims' families.Key Facts
- 45 Indian pilgrims died in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia.
- The accident happened near Medina while the pilgrims were traveling from Mecca.
- There were 46 passengers on the bus; one person survived and is in intensive care.
- The pilgrims were in Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage, a religious journey.
- The bus accident involved an oil tanker.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow and stated that Indian authorities in Saudi Arabia are helping.
- Indian officials have set up control rooms in Jeddah and Hyderabad to assist families.
- A lawmaker from Hyderabad has asked for help in bringing the victims' bodies back to India.
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