More than 40 Indian Haj Pilgrims have died in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia. According to reports, the bus carrying them collided with a diesel tanker. 18 of them were from Hyderabad. The dead include 20 women are 11 children. The bus was traveling from Mecca to Medina when it collided with a diesel tanker.
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-At least 42 Indian Haj pilgrims dead in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia
-Bus collides with diesel tanker
-Around 18 victims were from Hyderabad
-Reports: 20 women and 11 children among the dead
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S Jaishankar, the Minister for External Affairs, expressed shock at the accident in Medinah, Saudi Arabia. He also conveyed his sincerest condolences to the families of the dead. He assured that the Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing full assistance to those affected.
Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah, Saudi Arabia.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 17, 2025
Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident.
Sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Pray for the…
The Indian Consulate in Jeddah has set up a 24×7 control room and issued the following helpline numbers: 8002440003 (Toll free), 0122614093, 0126614276 and 0556122301 (WhatsApp).
Telangana State Govt takes action after Indian Haj Pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia Accident
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has also expressed his shock over the accident. The CM Office said that the Chief Minister has directed officials to get in touch with the MEA and Saudi Embassy and provide any help necessary. Telangana Minister Mohammed Azharuddin said that the Minority Welfare Department will provide all possible support.
Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi expressed condolence over the accident as well. He said that he contacted two Hyderabad-based travel agencies and shared the passengers’ information with the Saudi Embassy.
