Saudi Arabia Accident: Over 40 Indian pilgrims feared dead in bus-tanker collision near Medina

The victims are believed to be Indian nationals, with several reportedly from Hyderabad, according to local media in Saudi Arabia.

New Delhi: In an unfortunate incident, at least 42 people died after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Medina. The victims are believed to be Indian nationals, with several reportedly from Hyderabad, according to local media in Saudi Arabia.

The Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government has said it is in contact with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. In an official statement, the state government confirmed that the chief minister has alerted officials in New Delhi and asked them to coordinate closely with embassy authorities.

Reports in the media stated that the accident occurred while the bus was travelling from Makkah to Madinah and that some of the passengers were residents of Hyderabad.

Responding immediately, the Chief Minister directed the Chief Secretary (CS) and the DGP to gather complete details. He sought information on how many people from Telangana were involved. He instructed them to speak to officials of the Union Ministry of External Affairs and the Saudi Embassy, and to take necessary relief measures without delay, if required.