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Several Indian Umrah pilgrims, most of them hailing from Telangana, are feared dead in a horrific bus accident in Saudi Arabia’s Madina early Monday.

Around 40 Indians were on board the bus which reportedly collided with an oil tanker at around 1:30 am (IST).

The Indian mission in Jeddah said it has set up a control room to coordinate assistance.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, currently on a visit to Russia, expressed deep shock over the accident.

“Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident,” he said.

“Sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Pray for the speedy recovery of those injured,” he said on social media post.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Re

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