Saudi Arabia: 42 Indian pilgrims feared dead in bus-tanker collision near Medina
Saudi Arabia: 42 Indian pilgrims feared dead in bus-tanker collision near Medina
Digital Desk: At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims have been reported to be dead following a tragic collision between their bus and a diesel tanker close to Mufrihat, Saudi Arabia, on the Makkah–Madinah road.
According to reports, a large number of the victims are from Hyderabad. Several passengers suffered significant injuries, prompting local authorities to initiate emergency rescue operations.
Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah, Saudi Arabia.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 17, 2025
Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident.
Sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Pray for the…
In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgirms, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah.
— India in Jeddah (@CGIJeddah) November 17, 2025
The contact details of the Helpline are as under:
8002440003 (Toll free)
0122614093
0126614276
0556122301…
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has instructed senior authorities to confirm information and is working with the Saudi Embassy and the MEA to support impacted families back home.
To help impacted families, the state administration is working with the Saudi Embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Telangana Secretariat has established a control room with helplines 79979 59754 and 99129 19545 for family members in need of information.
