Jeddah: A tragic bus accident involving Indian Umrah pilgrims occurred late Sunday night near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, according to a press release from the Consulate General of India in Jeddah.

In response to the incident, the Consulate has activated a 24x7 Control Room and a series of helpline numbers to assist the pilgrims and their families.

In the statement, the Consulate expressed its "deepest condolences to the bereaved families."

The official helpline contact details are as follows:

1. Toll-free: 8002440003

2. Telephone: 00966122614093, 00966126614276

3. WhatsApp: 00966556122301

Both the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are "extending fullest support" and are in close communication with Saudi authorities, including the Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry and loca

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