Although police are currently verifying the statistics, 11 mothers and 10 children are thought to be dead. According to media sources, a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker early on Monday, resulting in a catastrophic fire that turned a spiritual journey terrible. According to preliminary accounts, majority of the passengers were women and children from Hyderabad, and at least 42 individuals are thought to be dead. Although police are currently confirming the statistics, unofficial sources claim that 11 women and 10 children may have been among the victims.
The Indian Consulate in Jeddah has announced the establishment of a round-the-clock control room in the wake of the incident. Families and other interested parties can call the helpline at 8002440003, which is a toll-free number. India offers assistance to families The bus catastrophe deeply shocked S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs. He stated that the impacted citizens and their families are receiving complete support from the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah. Jaishankar prayed for the injured people’s quick recovery and sent his deepest sympathies to the grieving families.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has instructed officials in New Delhi to collaborate closely with embassy authorities, and the Telangana administration has verified that it is working with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. 42 Umrah pilgrims were on the bus when it caught fire, according to Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi. The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Abu Mathen George, told him that information on the accident is being gathered, he continued. Owaisi further called on the central government to guarantee that the injured receive appropriate medical attention and that the remains are returned to India.
Passengers get stuck in an early-morning collision About 160 kilometers from Madinah, close to Muhras/Mufrihat, the accident happened at 1:30 am IST. When the bus caught fire following the collision, many of the passengers were allegedly asleep, giving them little opportunity to flee. The bus was completely gutted, making victim identification very difficult, according to rescue personnel, who described the situation as terrible. Although their condition remains uncertain, one individual is thought to have survived. Authorities in Saudi Arabia and India react Indian officials and Umrah agency representatives arrived at the area to help with recovery efforts and organize information for family back home, as Saudi Civil Defense and police raced to the incident.
Telangana Chief Minister orders immediate action A. Revanth Reddy, the chief minister, was shocked by the occurrence and mentioned that some of the casualties might be from Hyderabad. He has given the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police instructions to gather complete information, ascertain the number of Telangana citizens impacted, and communicate with the Saudi Embassy and the Union Ministry of External Affairs. He also emphasized the necessity of taking quick action if necessary. To help the victims’ families, a control room has been established at the Telangana Secretariat.
Families wait for updates Pilgrims’ relatives in Hyderabad are eagerly awaiting news, reaching out to officials and travel agencies. For many families, what started out as a holy trip has evolved into devastating uncertainty.
