- Saudi authorities have yet to issue an official casualty figure
- findings indicated that 46 passengers were on board when the vehicle crashed
- Images from Hyderabad showed devastated relatives mourning as news of the deadly crash spread
Tragedy struck near Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Medina as a bus transporting Indian pilgrims crashed, leaving dozens dead and only one survivor, according to information released by Indian authorities on Monday.
Eko Hot Blog reports that officials in Hyderabad confirmed many of the victims were from the city, prompting widespread grief among families awaiting updates.
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said early findings indicated that 46 passengers were on board when the vehicle crashed, describing the outcome as “heartbreaking,” with 45 lives lost in the incident.
Images from Hyderabad showed devastated relatives mourning as news of the deadly crash spread, while the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed that the accident occurred overnight along the Medina route.
Saudi authorities have yet to issue an official casualty figure, but Indian officials say coordination is ongoing with local agencies to verify details.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to the tragedy in a social media post, expressing deep sorrow over the deaths and offering prayers for the injured.
He noted that the Indian mission in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah were already working closely with Saudi authorities to support affected families and ensure necessary assistance.
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