Saudi Road Disaster: 42 Indians Feared Dead After Bus Burst Into Flames

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New Delhi: A devastating road accident in Saudi Arabia has left at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead after their bus collided with a diesel tanker and went up in flames early Monday. The vehicle was travelling from Mecca to Medina when the crash took place near Mufrihat around 1.30 am IST, catching most passengers asleep.

Early reports indicate that a large number of those on board were from Hyderabad, including women and children. The bus was reportedly returning from Mecca after the group had completed their religious rituals. The impact of the collision caused a massive fire, leaving the vehicle completely c

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