Victims' Families React To Bus-Tanker Collision Near Medina In Saudi Arabia | Read
At least 42 people died after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Medina. Many of those who died were Indian nationals, according to local media in Saudi Arabia.
The bus was reportedly on its way from Mecca to Medina when the crash happened around 1.30 am IST near Mufrihat. Most passengers on the bus were from Hyderabad in Telangana, Khaleej Times reported.
The group was reportedly returning from Mecca after completing their rituals and was en route to Medina at the time of the accident.
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.
