Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Consulate staff, Indian community volunteers on ground at various hospitals and sites
The Indian consulate in Madina said it and the Indian embassy are in touch with the Saudi Haj and Umrah ministry, and other local authorities. "They are also in touch with the concerned Umrah operators. A team of Consulate staff and Indian community volunteers is on the ground at various hospitals and sites," it said in a press statement.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Consulate staff, Indian community volunteers on ground at various hospitals and sites
The Indian consulate in Madina said it and the Indian embassy are in touch with the Saudi Haj and Umrah ministry, and other local authorities. "They are also in touch with the concerned Umrah operators. A team of Consulate staff and Indian community volunteers is on the ground at various hospitals and sites," it said in a press statement.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Oil tanker collided with the bus, resulting in an explosion
The bus had stopped on the side of a road, and during this stoppage, an oil tanker collided with the bus, resulting in an explosion, they said. Saudi Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the accident.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Oil tanker collided with the bus, resulting in an explosion
The bus had stopped on the side of a road, and during this stoppage, an oil tanker collided with the bus, resulting in an explosion, they said. Saudi Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the accident.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Bus was on its way from Mecca to Medina
The bus was learnt to be on its way from Mecca to Madina. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and other leaders conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Bus was on its way from Mecca to Medina
The bus was learnt to be on its way from Mecca to Madina. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and other leaders conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Accident took place around 40 km from Medina&nbsp;
"The families of the deceased will have an option after mortal remains have been identified for repatriation to India or a local burial at Jannatul Baqi (cemetery in Madinah) as per local customs," one of the people said. The accident took place nearly 40 km from Madina at around 11 pm local time (1:30 am, IST), the people said.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Accident took place around 40 km from Medina&nbsp;
"The families of the deceased will have an option after mortal remains have been identified for repatriation to India or a local burial at Jannatul Baqi (cemetery in Madinah) as per local customs," one of the people said. The accident took place nearly 40 km from Madina at around 11 pm local time (1:30 am, IST), the people said.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Two local facilitators on board also killed
It is learnt that two local facilitators on board the bus were also killed in the accident. The mortal remains of the deceased have been transferred to King Fahad Hospital, King Salman Hospital and Al Miqat Hospital, and officials from the Indian mission in Jeddah are coordinating with the local authorities to handle the situation, the people cited above said.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Two local facilitators on board also killed
It is learnt that two local facilitators on board the bus were also killed in the accident. The mortal remains of the deceased have been transferred to King Fahad Hospital, King Salman Hospital and Al Miqat Hospital, and officials from the Indian mission in Jeddah are coordinating with the local authorities to handle the situation, the people cited above said.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: 42 Indians dead in bus accident in Madina Forty-two Indian Umrah pilgrims from Telangana were among 44 people killed in a collision involving their bus and a fuel tanker near Madina in Saudi Arabia in the wee hours of Monday, people familiar with the matter said. It has been confirmed by local authorities that there is one Indian survivor and he is undergoing medical treatment, they said. (PTI)

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: 42 Indians dead in bus accident in MadinaForty-two Indian Umrah pilgrims from Telangana were among 44 people killed in a collision involving their bus and a fuel tanker near Madina in Saudi Arabia in the wee hours of Monday, people familiar with the matter said. It has been confirmed by local authorities that there is one Indian survivor and he is undergoing medical treatment, they said. (PTI)

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Four of the total number of pilgrims from group proceeded to Madinah separately by car&nbsp;
Of them, four individuals proceeded to Madinah separately by car, while another four remained in Makkah due to personal reasons. The remaining 46 pilgrims boarded the bus involved in the fatal crash. Out of the 46 passengers, 45 died at the scene after the bus was completely burnt.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Four of the total number of pilgrims from group proceeded to Madinah separately by car&nbsp;
Of them, four individuals proceeded to Madinah separately by car, while another four remained in Makkah due to personal reasons. The remaining 46 pilgrims boarded the bus involved in the fatal crash. Out of the 46 passengers, 45 died at the scene after the bus was completely burnt.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: `Fire spread rapidly, leaving no time for most passengers to escape`
"The fire spread rapidly, leaving no time for most passengers to escape," he said. According to details shared by the Commissioner, a total of 54 pilgrims from Hyderabad left for Jeddah on November 9 as part of an Umrah tour scheduled from November 9 to 23.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: `Fire spread rapidly, leaving no time for most passengers to escape`
"The fire spread rapidly, leaving no time for most passengers to escape," he said. According to details shared by the Commissioner, a total of 54 pilgrims from Hyderabad left for Jeddah on November 9 as part of an Umrah tour scheduled from November 9 to 23.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Only one survivor in tragic incident, says Hyderabad Police chief
At least 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana died, and only one survived in a devastating bus fire near Medina in Saudi Arabia, according to the Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar. Addressing the media, Sajjanar said the group was travelling from Makkah to Madinah when their bus collided with an oil tanker nearly 25 km before Medina, causing an explosion that engulfed the vehicle within minutes.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Only one survivor in tragic incident, says Hyderabad Police chief
At least 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana died, and only one survived in a devastating bus fire near Medina in Saudi Arabia, according to the Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar. Addressing the media, Sajjanar said the group was travelling from Makkah to Madinah when their bus collided with an oil tanker nearly 25 km before Medina, causing an explosion that engulfed the vehicle within minutes.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Last rites of victims to be performed in Saudi Arabia
Two of the family members of every victim will also be taken to Saudi Arabia. The last rites of the mortal remains of the deceased will be performed in Saudi country, according to Telangana CMO.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Last rites of victims to be performed in Saudi Arabia
Two of the family members of every victim will also be taken to Saudi Arabia. The last rites of the mortal remains of the deceased will be performed in Saudi country, according to Telangana CMO.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: State to deploy government team, led by Minister Mohd Azharuddin, to Saudi Arabia
The state government has also decided to deploy a government team, led by State Minority Welfare Minister Mohd Azharuddin, to Saudi Arabia. One of the AIMIM MLAs and a senior official from the Minority community will also be part of the team.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: State to deploy government team, led by Minister Mohd Azharuddin, to Saudi Arabia
The state government has also decided to deploy a government team, led by State Minority Welfare Minister Mohd Azharuddin, to Saudi Arabia. One of the AIMIM MLAs and a senior official from the Minority community will also be part of the team.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Telangana Govt announces Rs 5 lakhs ex-gratia to families of victims in bus tragedy in Saudi Arabia Telangana Government has announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the 45 people killed in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia. According to the Telangana CMO, the state cabinet announced to provide ex-gratia to the bereaved families in a meeting held at the secretariat on Monday. (ANI)

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Telangana Govt announces Rs 5 lakhs ex-gratia to families of victims in bus tragedy in Saudi ArabiaTelangana Government has announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the 45 people killed in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia. According to the Telangana CMO, the state cabinet announced to provide ex-gratia to the bereaved families in a meeting held at the secretariat on Monday. (ANI)

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: No confirmation on number of casualties from Saudi govt
At least 45 people, most of them from Hyderabad, were killed after the bus they were travelling in collided with an oil tanker, the city police said on Monday citing preliminary information. However, there is no official word so far from Saudi authorities and the government of India over the casualties.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: No confirmation on number of casualties from Saudi govt
At least 45 people, most of them from Hyderabad, were killed after the bus they were travelling in collided with an oil tanker, the city police said on Monday citing preliminary information. However, there is no official word so far from Saudi authorities and the government of India over the casualties.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: 10 children among victims
Meanwhile, the Telangana Haj Committee said in a note released to the media that 10 children were among the victims. It said pilgrims, who used the services of four travel agencies, were travelling to Madina for Ziyarath when the accident occurred around 1.30 AM at Mufrihat, about 25 km from Madina.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: 10 children among victims
Meanwhile, the Telangana Haj Committee said in a note released to the media that 10 children were among the victims. It said pilgrims, who used the services of four travel agencies, were travelling to Madina for Ziyarath when the accident occurred around 1.30 AM at Mufrihat, about 25 km from Madina.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Two members from each family of the victims would be taken to Saudi Arabia
Two members from each family of the victims would be taken to Saudi Arabia, it said. The team, to be led by Azharuddin, would comprise an MLA of Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM and an official of the minorities welfare department, it added.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Two members from each family of the victims would be taken to Saudi Arabia
Two members from each family of the victims would be taken to Saudi Arabia, it said. The team, to be led by Azharuddin, would comprise an MLA of Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM and an official of the minorities welfare department, it added.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates T`gana govt to send team to Saudi for relief efforts, announces Rs five lakh ex-gratia The Telangana government on Monday decided to depute a team, led by Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammad Azharuddin, to Saudi Arabia to coordinate relief efforts following the bus accident there in which several city residents were killed. The government has also decided to conduct the funeral of the deceased as per religious traditions in Saudi Arabia and to provide ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each to the kin of those who died, an official release said. (PTI)

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates T`gana govt to send team to Saudi for relief efforts, announces Rs five lakh ex-gratiaThe Telangana government on Monday decided to depute a team, led by Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammad Azharuddin, to Saudi Arabia to coordinate relief efforts following the bus accident there in which several city residents were killed. The government has also decided to conduct the funeral of the deceased as per religious traditions in Saudi Arabia and to provide ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each to the kin of those who died, an official release said. (PTI)

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expresses shock&nbsp;
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, too, has expressed shock over the incident after reports indicated that several victims were from Hyderabad. According to an official statement, the Chief Minister has contacted officials in New Delhi and instructed them to coordinate closely with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh for updated information.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expresses shock&nbsp;
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, too, has expressed shock over the incident after reports indicated that several victims were from Hyderabad. According to an official statement, the Chief Minister has contacted officials in New Delhi and instructed them to coordinate closely with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh for updated information.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Indian Consulate General sets up 24X7 control room to assist relatives of victims
Following the accident, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah announced that a 24x7 control room has been activated to assist relatives and coordinate the emergency response. "In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgrims, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in the Consulate General of India, Jeddah," the Consulate posted.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Indian Consulate General sets up 24X7 control room to assist relatives of victims
Following the accident, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah announced that a 24x7 control room has been activated to assist relatives and coordinate the emergency response. "In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgrims, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in the Consulate General of India, Jeddah," the Consulate posted.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Andhra CM grieves loss of lives in Saudi Arabia bus tragedy Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday expressed grief over the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia that resulted in the deaths of many Umrah pilgrims from neighbouring Telangana. The bus travelling from Makkah to Madinah collided with a tanker and caught fire. (PTI)

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Andhra CM grieves loss of lives in Saudi Arabia bus tragedyAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday expressed grief over the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia that resulted in the deaths of many Umrah pilgrims from neighbouring Telangana. The bus travelling from Makkah to Madinah collided with a tanker and caught fire. (PTI)

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates:&nbsp;YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expresses shock over incident&nbsp;
In a post on X, Naidu said, "I`m deeply saddened to hear about the tragic accident in Saudi Arabia that took the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters from Telangana who were on the holy Umrah pilgrimage." "May their souls rest in peace and may the bereaved families find strength and solace in this difficult time," he added. YSRCP supremo Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock over the incident.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates:&nbsp;YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expresses shock over incident&nbsp;
In a post on X, Naidu said, "I`m deeply saddened to hear about the tragic accident in Saudi Arabia that took the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters from Telangana who were on the holy Umrah pilgrimage." "May their souls rest in peace and may the bereaved families find strength and solace in this difficult time," he added. YSRCP supremo Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock over the incident.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates:&nbsp;"MEA closely monitoring situation", Supriya Sule condoles Saudi Arabia bus accident Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Supriya Sule on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the Saudi Arabia bus accident, while wishing for the speedy return and recovery of the injured. "I saw the statement of EAM Dr S Jaishankar, him, along with his department, the MEA is closely monitoring the situation and following it up. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and also hope that the people who went there come back quickly," Sule told ANI here.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates:&nbsp;"MEA closely monitoring situation", Supriya Sule condoles Saudi Arabia bus accidentNationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Supriya Sule on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the Saudi Arabia bus accident, while wishing for the speedy return and recovery of the injured. "I saw the statement of EAM Dr S Jaishankar, him, along with his department, the MEA is closely monitoring the situation and following it up. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and also hope that the people who went there come back quickly," Sule told ANI here.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: At least 1 family member of victims to be sent to Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Azharuddin on bus accident
Telangana Minister for Public Enterprises and Minority Welfare, Mohammed Azharuddin, on Monday expressed grief, calling the bus accident in Saudi Arabia killing several Indian pilgrims, "unfortunate." Azharuddin told ANI that he is monitoring the situation and the government will ensure that at least one family member of the victims is sent to Saudi Arabia. According to the Telangana Minister, the bus collided with an oil tanker and caught fire on its way from Mecca to Medinah.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: At least 1 family member of victims to be sent to Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Azharuddin on bus accident
Telangana Minister for Public Enterprises and Minority Welfare, Mohammed Azharuddin, on Monday expressed grief, calling the bus accident in Saudi Arabia killing several Indian pilgrims, "unfortunate." Azharuddin told ANI that he is monitoring the situation and the government will ensure that at least one family member of the victims is sent to Saudi Arabia. According to the Telangana Minister, the bus collided with an oil tanker and caught fire on its way from Mecca to Medinah.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Iranian embassy in Delhi condoles deaths of Indian pilgrims in Madinah bus accident
The Embassy of Iran in New Delhi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Indian pilgrims in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of India. "The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi expresses its deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Indian pilgrims in #Madinah and extends its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of #India, " the embassy wrote in an X post.
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The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi expresses its deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Indian pilgrims in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Madinah?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Madinah</a> and extends its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#India</a>. The Embassy conveys its sincere sympathy to the&hellip;
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Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Iranian embassy in Delhi condoles deaths of Indian pilgrims in Madinah bus accident
The Embassy of Iran in New Delhi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Indian pilgrims in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of India. "The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi expresses its deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Indian pilgrims in #Madinah and extends its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of #India, " the embassy wrote in an X post.

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi expresses its deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Indian pilgrims in #Madinah and extends its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of #India.The Embassy conveys its sincere sympathy to the&hellip;
&mdash; Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) November 17, 2025


Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: "Saddened by tragic accident": Rajnath Singh condoles death of Indian pilgrims in Madinah bus tragedy
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed condolences over the tragic bus accident that occurred late last night near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which claimed the lives of several Indian pilgrims and left others injured. In a post shared on X, the Defence Minister said, "Saddened by the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. My condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones."
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Saddened by the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. My condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Indian officials are in close coordination with the Saudi authorities to ensure the injured receive proper care and that every&hellip;
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Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: "Saddened by tragic accident": Rajnath Singh condoles death of Indian pilgrims in Madinah bus tragedy
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed condolences over the tragic bus accident that occurred late last night near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which claimed the lives of several Indian pilgrims and left others injured. In a post shared on X, the Defence Minister said, "Saddened by the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. My condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones."

Saddened by the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. My condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Indian officials are in close coordination with the Saudi authorities to ensure the injured receive proper care and that every&hellip;
&mdash; Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 17, 2025


Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: TN CM, EPS condole Umrah pilgrims` death in Saudi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday condoled the death of Indian Umrah pilgrims in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia`s Medinah. Expressing deep shock over the tragic bus accident, he said on `X`, "my deepest condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief." "I hope the injured pilgrim receives full medical care and recovers soon." AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami too condoled the demise and said he was anguished over the death of Indians in the bus accident. `I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and pray to the Almighty God to rest the souls of the deceased in the eternal peace," Palaniswami said in a social media post on `X.` At least 45 persons, majority of them Umrah pilgrims from Telangana capital Hyderabad, were killed in Saudi Arabia`s Medina after their bus collided with an oil tanker.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: TN CM, EPS condole Umrah pilgrims` death in Saudi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday condoled the death of Indian Umrah pilgrims in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia`s Medinah. Expressing deep shock over the tragic bus accident, he said on `X`, "my deepest condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief." "I hope the injured pilgrim receives full medical care and recovers soon." AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami too condoled the demise and said he was anguished over the death of Indians in the bus accident. `I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and pray to the Almighty God to rest the souls of the deceased in the eternal peace," Palaniswami said in a social media post on `X.` At least 45 persons, majority of them Umrah pilgrims from Telangana capital Hyderabad, were killed in Saudi Arabia`s Medina after their bus collided with an oil tanker.&nbsp;

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Andhra CM grieves loss of lives in Saudi Arabia bus tragedy
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday expressed grief over the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia that resulted in the deaths of many Umrah pilgrims from neighbouring Telangana. The bus travelling from Makkah to Medina collided with a tanker and caught fire. In a post on X, Naidu said, "I`m deeply saddened to hear about the tragic accident in Saudi Arabia that took the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters from Telangana who were on the holy Umrah pilgrimage." "May their souls rest in peace and may the bereaved families find strength and solace in this difficult time," he added.
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I`m deeply saddened to hear about the tragic accident in Saudi Arabia that took the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters from Telangana who were on the holy Umrah pilgrimage. May their souls rest in peace, and may the bereaved families find strength and solace in this&hellip;
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Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Andhra CM grieves loss of lives in Saudi Arabia bus tragedy
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday expressed grief over the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia that resulted in the deaths of many Umrah pilgrims from neighbouring Telangana. The bus travelling from Makkah to Medina collided with a tanker and caught fire. In a post on X, Naidu said, "I`m deeply saddened to hear about the tragic accident in Saudi Arabia that took the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters from Telangana who were on the holy Umrah pilgrimage." "May their souls rest in peace and may the bereaved families find strength and solace in this difficult time," he added.

I`m deeply saddened to hear about the tragic accident in Saudi Arabia that took the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters from Telangana who were on the holy Umrah pilgrimage. May their souls rest in peace, and may the bereaved families find strength and solace in this&hellip;
&mdash; N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) November 17, 2025


Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Saudi bus accident: Hyderabad Police Commissioner says 45 killed
At least 45 people, most of them from Hyderabad, were killed in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia, the city police chief said on Monday, citing preliminary information. Addressing reporters here, Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar said a total of 54 people travelled to Jeddah from here on November 9. They were scheduled to return on November 23. Of the 54, four people travelled separately by car to Madina on Sunday, while another four stayed back in Mecca. According to the official, 46 people were travelling in the ill-fated bus, which collided with an oil tanker about 25 km from Madina. Only one person survived the accident and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. "We are getting information that 45 people died. They were supposed to return to Hyderabad on 23rd (of November)," he added.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Saudi bus accident: Hyderabad Police Commissioner says 45 killed
At least 45 people, most of them from Hyderabad, were killed in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia, the city police chief said on Monday, citing preliminary information. Addressing reporters here, Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar said a total of 54 people travelled to Jeddah from here on November 9. They were scheduled to return on November 23. Of the 54, four people travelled separately by car to Madina on Sunday, while another four stayed back in Mecca. According to the official, 46 people were travelling in the ill-fated bus, which collided with an oil tanker about 25 km from Madina. Only one person survived the accident and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. "We are getting information that 45 people died. They were supposed to return to Hyderabad on 23rd (of November)," he added.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Deeply saddened: PM Modi on bus accident involving Indian pilgrims in Medina
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he was "deeply saddened" by the bus accident in Saudi Arabia`s Medina, in which several Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead. Around 40 Indians, most of them hailing from Telangana, were on board the bus which reportedly collided with an oil tanker at around 1:30 am (IST). "Deeply saddened by the accident in Medina involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones," Modi said in a post on X. "I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured," he said.
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Deeply saddened by the accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance. Our&hellip;
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1990310468045726180?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">November 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Deeply saddened: PM Modi on bus accident involving Indian pilgrims in Medina
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he was "deeply saddened" by the bus accident in Saudi Arabia`s Medina, in which several Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead. Around 40 Indians, most of them hailing from Telangana, were on board the bus which reportedly collided with an oil tanker at around 1:30 am (IST). "Deeply saddened by the accident in Medina involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones," Modi said in a post on X. "I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured," he said.

Deeply saddened by the accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance. Our&hellip;
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 17, 2025


Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: 24x7 Control Room
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In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgirms, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah. The contact details of the Helpline are as under: 8002440003 (Toll free) 0122614093 0126614276 0556122301&hellip;
&mdash; India in Jeddah (@CGIJeddah) <a href="https://twitter.com/CGIJeddah/status/1990286609321791539?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">November 17, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: 24x7 Control Room

In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgirms, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah. The contact details of the Helpline are as under:8002440003 (Toll free)012261409301266142760556122301&hellip;
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Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: EAM expresses shock over Saudi Arabia bus accident involving Indian pilgrims; 24x7 control rooms activated
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that he was "deeply shocked" by the bus accident near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, that involved several Indian pilgrims on Umrah. In a post on X, he said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah were extending "fullest support" to all affected families. "Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah, Saudi Arabia. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident. Sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," he wrote. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/saudi-bus-accident-control-room-opened-at-indian-consulate-in-jeddah-23603610" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: EAM expresses shock over Saudi Arabia bus accident involving Indian pilgrims; 24x7 control rooms activated
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that he was "deeply shocked" by the bus accident near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, that involved several Indian pilgrims on Umrah. In a post on X, he said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah were extending "fullest support" to all affected families. "Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah, Saudi Arabia. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident. Sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," he wrote. Read more.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Telangana CM directs officials to gather details on Saudi bus mishap involving Hyderabad residents
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to gather details about the bus accident in Saudi Arabia involving some residents from the city. The accident occurred when the bus was proceeding from Makkah to Madina in the Gulf nation, according to a CMO release. Revanth Reddy asked Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao and DGP Shivadhar Reddy to contact the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, an official release said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/saudi-bus-accident-control-room-opened-at-indian-consulate-in-jeddah-23603610" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>
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సౌదీ అరేబియాలో భారతీయ యాత్రికులతో ఉన్న బస్సు ఘోర ప్రమాదంపై ముఖ్యమంత్రి శ్రీ <a href="https://twitter.com/revanth_anumula?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@revanth_anumula</a> గారు తీవ్ర దిగ్బ్రాంతి వ్యక్తం చేశారు. మక్కా నుంచి మదీనా వెళ్తుండగా ఈ ప్రమాదం జరిగిందని, అందులో హైదరాబాద్ వాసులు కూడా ఉన్నారని వస్తున్న ప్రాథమిక సమాచారంపై వెంటనే స్పందించిన ముఖ్యమంత్రి&hellip;
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Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Telangana CM directs officials to gather details on Saudi bus mishap involving Hyderabad residents
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to gather details about the bus accident in Saudi Arabia involving some residents from the city. The accident occurred when the bus was proceeding from Makkah to Madina in the Gulf nation, according to a CMO release. Revanth Reddy asked Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao and DGP Shivadhar Reddy to contact the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, an official release said. Read more.

సౌదీ అరేబియాలో భారతీయ యాత్రికులతో ఉన్న బస్సు ఘోర ప్రమాదంపై ముఖ్యమంత్రి శ్రీ @revanth_anumula గారు తీవ్ర దిగ్బ్రాంతి వ్యక్తం చేశారు. మక్కా నుంచి మదీనా వెళ్తుండగా ఈ ప్రమాదం జరిగిందని, అందులో హైదరాబాద్ వాసులు కూడా ఉన్నారని వస్తున్న ప్రాథమిక సమాచారంపై వెంటనే స్పందించిన ముఖ్యమంత్రి&hellip;
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Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Several Indians feared dead in bus accident in Madina
Several Indian Umrah pilgrims, most of them hailing from Telangana, are feared dead in a horrific bus accident in Saudi Arabia`s Madina early Monday. Around 40 Indians were on board the bus which reportedly collided with an oil tanker at around 1:30 am (IST). The Indian mission in Jeddah said it has set up a control room to coordinate assistance. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/saudi-bus-accident-over-40-indian-pilgrims-feared-dead-near-madina-23603603" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Several Indians feared dead in bus accident in Madina
Several Indian Umrah pilgrims, most of them hailing from Telangana, are feared dead in a horrific bus accident in Saudi Arabia`s Madina early Monday. Around 40 Indians were on board the bus which reportedly collided with an oil tanker at around 1:30 am (IST). The Indian mission in Jeddah said it has set up a control room to coordinate assistance. Read more.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Asaduddin Owaisi expresses grief over bus accident in Saudi Arabia, urges Centre to bring back bodies of Indian pilgrims
Hyderabad Lok Sabha MP and AIMIM chief, Asaduddin Owaisi, on Monday expressed grief after a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims on its way to Medina from Mecca met with an accident in Saudi Arabia and urged the Centre to bring back the bodies. Owaisi told ANI that he has spoken to Abu Mathen George, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, and also contacted two Hyderabad-based travel agencies and shared the passengers` details with the Riyadh Embassy and the Foreign Secretary.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Asaduddin Owaisi expresses grief over bus accident in Saudi Arabia, urges Centre to bring back bodies of Indian pilgrims
Hyderabad Lok Sabha MP and AIMIM chief, Asaduddin Owaisi, on Monday expressed grief after a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims on its way to Medina from Mecca met with an accident in Saudi Arabia and urged the Centre to bring back the bodies. Owaisi told ANI that he has spoken to Abu Mathen George, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, and also contacted two Hyderabad-based travel agencies and shared the passengers` details with the Riyadh Embassy and the Foreign Secretary.

Mecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Forty-two Indian Umrah pilgrims from Telangana were among 44 people killed in a collision involving their bus and a fuel tanker near Madina in Saudi Arabia in the wee hours of Monday, people familiar with the matter said. Follow LIVE updates here

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