42 Indians Feared Dead In Bus-Tanker Collision Near Medina In Saudi: Reports | Read
At least 42 people have died after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Medina. Many of those who died are believed to be Indian nationals, according to local media in Saudi Arabia.
The bus was reportedly on its way from Makkah to Madina when the crash happened around 1.30 am IST near Mufrihat. Most passengers on the bus were from Hyderabad in Telangana, Khaleej Times reported.
According to a Gulf News report, many passengers were reportedly asleep at the time, leaving them little chance to escape when the bus burst into flames after the collision.
