Hyderabad, Telangana: A tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia has reportedly claimed the lives of 42 Umrah pilgrims travelling from Mecca to Madina, after their passenger bus rammed into a truck in the early hours of Monday. The impact triggered a massive fire, leaving several bodies severely burnt and complicating identification efforts.
According to preliminary information received in India, at least 18 of the deceased are believed to be from the Bazaar Ghat area of Hyderabad, Telangana. Families in the neighbourhood were left devastated after receiving unofficial alerts from contacts in Saudi Arabia, and many have gathered seeking official confirmation.
The Telangana Government has responded swiftly, activating an emergency helpline to coordinate information and assistance for affected families. Officials are in continuous communication with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia to obtain a confirmed passenger list and the status of survivors.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed deep shock over the incident and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. He directed authorities to extend all necessary support, including arrangements for repatriation of bodies and assistance to the injured.
Rescue and medical teams in Saudi Arabia are continuing relief operations, while formal identification processes are underway. Further details, including the confirmed list of victims, are expected to be released after verification by Saudi authorities.
The accident has caused widespread grief among the Indian community, particularly in Hyderabad, where anxious families await official communication.
This is a developing story. OG News will continue to provide updates as verified information becomes available.
