Mecca Accident News | 45 Indians Feared Dead In Saudi Arabia After Bus Accident

Saudi Arabia Bus-Tanker Crash LIVE Updates: Tragedy struck near Medina, Saudi Arabia on Monday where 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims are dead following a devastating collision between a bus and a tanker. The victims were traveling from Mecca to Medina when the bus caught fire. Following the accident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and said, "My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured." Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju also expressed their heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Following the Saudi Arabia bus accident, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said, "Forty-five people have died, and there is only one survivor who is currently in the hospital." The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a 24x7 control room - 8002440003. The government has also issued control room numbers - +91 7997959754 and +91 9912919545 to assist the family of victims.