Hyderabad: Indian Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad faced a major tragedy early Monday after their passenger bus collided with a diesel tanker near Mufrihat in Saudi Arabia. Initial reports indicated that at least 42 people were feared dead in the severe crash.
Indian Umrah pilgrims were travelling from Mecca to Madinah
Sources stated that the incident occurred around 1.30 a.m. IST while the pilgrims were travelling from Mecca to Madinah. They had completed their rituals and were on their onward journey when the crash happened. Moreover, many passengers were asleep, which increased the impact on those inside the vehicle.
The group included women and children. Early accounts suggested that nearly 20 women and 11 children were among the travellers. Officials, however, continued to verify the exact number of casualties and the condition of survivors.
Emergency services started recovery efforts soon after the collision. Local teams examined the damaged vehicle and assessed the situation as more details emerged. Authorities expected clearer information after further checks at the site.
Indian Umrah pilgrims remain the focus of ongoing verification
Officials continued to confirm identities and update families as information reached Hyderabad. They also reviewed records to establish the full list of passengers. According to sources, the process required careful verification because several travellers came from different localities.
Teams in the region maintained coordination with local agencies to track survivors and check medical support. Additionally, authorities monitored developments and planned further updates once official confirmation became available.