Saudi Arabia Bus-Tanker Crash LIVE Updates: At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims are dead following a devastating collision between a bus and a tanker near Medina, Saudi Arabia on Monday. The victims were traveling from Mecca to Medina when the bus caught fire.
Following the accident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and said, “My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured.”
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju also expressed their heartfelt condolences to the affected families.
Rescue teams said the bus was completely charred, making identification of victims extremely challenging. Reports claimed one person, Mohd Abdul Shoiab, has survived and is in hospital. However, his condition is unknown.
The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a 24×7 control room – 8002440003.
The government has also issued control room numbers – +91 7997959754 and +91 9912919545 to assist the family of victims.