Jeddah, Nov. 17: A horrific tragedy has occurred in Saudi Arabia. A bus carrying pilgrims from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker, killing 45 Indians. The bus caught fire after hitting the tanker, killing most of the passengers.
Most of the deceased were from Hyderabad, including women and children. A young man miraculously survived the accident near Medina on Monday. A 24-year-old youth, Mohammad Abdul Shoaib, who was sitting next to the driver when the bus going from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker, escaped by breaking the window of the burning bus and jumping out. Shoaib, a resident of Hyderabad, has been admitted to the hospital, but his condition is not known. Speaking in Hyderabad, Shoaib's relative Mohammad Tehseen said, "Seven members of our family had gone to Saudi Arabia. They had gone to Saudi Arabia last week. It is learnt that the youth jumped out of the bus. It is said that around 46 people were on the bus when the bus collided with the diesel tanker at around 1.30 am (IST) on the 4th. A helpline has been set up to provide assistance to the victim's family, the Indian Embassy in Jeddah said. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is currently on a visit to Russia, expressed deep shock over the accident.
PM Modi expresses deep condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences over the death of 42 Indians in a horrific road accident in Saudi Arabia. Posting on social media, he said, "Deeply saddened by the loss of Indians in the accident in Medina. My condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured in the incident." Meanwhile, our embassy in Riyadh and the embassy in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance. Our officials are in close contact with the Saudi Arabian authorities, it said.
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