IN PICS: Families of Saudi bus accident victims mourn their loss

Updated On: 17 November, 2025 05:53 PM IST | Tarun Verma

The families of the Saudi Arabia bus accident victims mourned the loss of their loved ones on Monday. According to the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, at least 45 people, mostly from Hyderabad, were killed in the mishap. (Pics/PTI)

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AIMIM Karwan MLA Kausar Mohiuddin consoles the family members of a victim who was killed in the mishap

<p>The Indian Consulate General has opened a 24X7 control room following the tragic incident late last night,  involving Umrah pilgrims near Madinah, Saudi Arabia</p>

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The Indian Consulate General has opened a 24X7 control room following the tragic incident late last night, involving Umrah pilgrims near Madinah, Saudi Arabia

<p>The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, has provided multiple contact numbers for assistance, including 8002440003 (toll-free), 00966122614093, 00966126614276, and 00966556122301 (WhatsApp), urging family members to reach out for immediate support</p>

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The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, has provided multiple contact numbers for assistance, including 8002440003 (toll-free), 00966122614093, 00966126614276, and 00966556122301 (WhatsApp), urging family members to reach out for immediate support

<p>"Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are also in touch with the Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry, and other local authorities. They are also in touch with the concerned Umrah operators," the statement added</p>

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"Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are also in touch with the Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry, and other local authorities. They are also in touch with the concerned Umrah operators," the statement added

<p>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</p>

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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

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