Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Monday, November 17, 2025
42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims Feared Useless in Saudi Bus Accident Close to Madinah
At the very least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, together with a number of from Hyderabad, are feared lifeless after their bus collided with a diesel tanker close to Mufrihat early Monday. The pilgrims had been travelling from Mecca to Madinah when the accident occurred.
“Deeply shocked on the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah, Saudi Arabia. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving the fullest assist to Indian nationals and households affected by this accident. Honest condolences to the bereaved households. Pray for the speedy restoration of these injured,” EAM Dr S Jaishankar posted on X.
In view of a tragic bus accident close to Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgrims, a 24×7 Management Room has been arrange within the Consulate Basic of India, Jeddah.
The contact particulars for the helpline are as follows:
➤ 8002440003 (Toll-free)
➤ 0122614093
➤ 0126614276
➤ 0556122301
Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are additionally in contact with the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry and different native authorities. They’re additionally in contact with the involved native Umrah operators.
A workforce of Consulate employees and Indian group volunteers is on the bottom at numerous hospitals and websites, as per the press launch from the Consulate Basic of India in Jeddah.
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