45 pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus accident
There is only one survivor who is currently in hospital.
NEW DELHI - Forty-five people were killed after a bus carrying Indian pilgrims met with an accident in Saudi Arabia, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing officials on Monday.
The incident occurred in Medina, and the bus was carrying Indian nationals, authorities said.
"Forty-five people have died and there is only one survivor who is currently in hospital,” V.C. Sajjanar, a senior police officer in southern Telangana state, told reporters.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on the X platform that he was "deeply saddened” by the accident that took place in Medina.
"My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured,” he said.
Modi said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance.
"Our officials are also in close contact with Saudi Arabian authorities,” he added. - BERNAMA-ANADOLU
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