At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many reportedly from Hyderabad, are feared dead after a bus travelling from Mecca to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker near Mufrihat in Saudi Arabia early Monday, November 17. The high-impact crash left multiple passengers dead and several others injured, according to preliminary reports.

Emergency response teams and local authorities rushed to the accident site to carry out rescue and relief operations. Officials are currently verifying the exact number of casualties and working to identify the victims.

The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has activated a 24x7 control room to support affected families. A toll-free emergency helpline, 8002440003, has been issued for urgent assistance.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep shock

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