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Tragic Bus Accident in Saudi Arabia Claims Dozens of Indian Pilgrims
17 Nov
Summary
- Over 40 Indian pilgrims killed in bus accident in Saudi Arabia
- Victims were traveling from Mecca to Medina when bus collided with tanker
- Many of the deceased were from Hyderabad, India
On November 15, 2025, a tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of over 40 Indian pilgrims. The bus, carrying a group of Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad, India, was traveling from Mecca to Medina when it collided with a diesel tanker near the town of Mufrihat. The impact caused the bus to catch fire, resulting in a devastating loss of life.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other government officials have expressed their grief over the incident. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance to the affected families. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has also directed state officials to work closely with the Indian embassy to obtain accurate information and support the victims' families.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who represents the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, has confirmed that at least 42 pilgrims from his constituency were on the ill-fated bus. The Indian government and local authorities are working to repatriate the bodies and provide necessary support to the grieving families.
