At least 42 people were charred to death after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Medina, according to local media in Saudi Arabia on Monday. According to initial reports, the incident happened on Monday, early morning, around 1.30 am IST at a location identified as Mufrihat. The victims are believed to be Indian nationals, with several reportedly from Hyderabad.

Victims

According to various reports, the victims, including women and children, were from Hyderabad. Early information suggests that around 20 women and 11 children were on the bus at the time of the tragedy.

What the Telangana government said

The Telangana government said it is in contact with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. In an official statement, the state government confirmed that Chief Minis

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