17.11.2025 20:59
A bus carrying passengers visiting for Umrah in Saudi Arabia collided with a fuel tanker. According to initial reports following the tragic accident, 45 people lost their lives.
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In a crash where a bus carrying pilgrims to Umrah collided with a fuel tanker near Medina, Saudi Arabia, 45 people lost their lives.
MAJORITY OF THE DECEASED IN THE ACCIDENT ARE INDIAN CITIZENS
The Indian government reported that 45 people lost their lives in the accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia, when a bus returning from Umrah collided with a fuel tanker. In the statement, it was noted that most of those who lost their lives in the incident were Indian citizens, and it was mentioned that contact was made with the Riyadh Embassy to obtain information about the citizens who lost their lives or were injured in the accident.
MODI: I AM DEEPLY SADDENED
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep sadness regarding the accident in a post on his social media account, stating, "I am deeply saddened by the accident in Medina, which involved Indian citizens. I stand with the families who have lost their loved ones. I wish a speedy recovery to all the injured. Our embassy in Riyadh and our consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance. Our officials are also in close contact with Saudi authorities," he stated.
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