Saudi Arabia: 45 pilgrims, most from Hyderabad, feared dead in bus accident near Medina

Forty-five Umrah pilgrims , most of whom were from Hyderabad, were feared dead after a bus travelling from Mecca to Medina in Saudi Arabia collided with a diesel tanker on Monday.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar told reporters that a total of 46 persons were travelling in the bus. “One survivor is under treatment,” PTI quoted him as saying. “More details are awaited.”

While the number of Indians on the bus was not immediately clear, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi told ANI that at least 42 Indians were on board. Most pilgrims are said to be from Hyderabad.

The Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.

The accident occurred at about 1.30 am Indian time near Mufrihat village on the outskirts of Medina, Mathrubhumi reported. The pilgrims had completed their rituals in