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Saudi Arabia Bus Accident News Highlights: Over 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims were feared dead after a bus from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker.
At least 42 Indians were feared dead in the accident in Saudi Arabia. (Image: News18)
Saudi Bus Accident News Highlights: A major tragedy struck Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia after a bus carrying 46 people, including more than 40 Indians, met with a fatal accident. Early reports indicate that only one passenger managed to survive, making it one of the most devastating incidents involving pilgrims from India this year.
Officials in Telangana said they are trying to gather full details, particularly about the group that had travelled from Hyderabad. The state government is in touch with the Indian Embassy and Saudi authorities to verify identities and coordinate further action.
The accident, which occurred around 1.30 am IST, reportedly caused the bus to catch fire while most passengers were asleep. Footage from the scene showed the vehicle engulfed in massive flames.
According to reports many of the victims were from Hyderabad, including 20 women and 11 children. Rescue operations continued through the night, with locals rushing to assist those critically injured.
Further, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a 24×7 control room following the tragedy. A team of consulate staff and Indian community volunteers is actively present at hospitals and accident sites to assist the victims and their families.
Pilgrims’ relatives can reach out to the Consulate General of India in Jeddah through the helpline numbers: 8002440003 (toll-free), 0122614093, 0126614276, and 0556122301 (WhatsApp) for any urgent information or support.
18 Members Of One Hyderabad Family Among 42 Indian Pilgrims Killed In Saudi Accident
Eighteen members of a single Hyderabad-based family, including nine children, were among the 42 Indian pilgrims who died in the bus accident near Medina. The group was returning after performing Umrah and was scheduled to fly back on Saturday.
Speaking to NDTV, Mohammed Asif said his sister-in-law, brother-in-law, their children and grandchildren had travelled eight days earlier.
“The Umrah was done, and they were returning to Medina. Around 1.30 am, the accident happened and the bus caught fire. They were supposed to return on Saturday,” he said.
Saudi Bus Accident News Live Updates: 45 Pilgrims Dead Including Indians
According to an official, only one person survived the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia, where 46 Indian pilgrims were on board. Preliminary updates suggest that the incident was extremely severe, leaving authorities struggling to collect complete information from the accident site.
The group included several pilgrims who had travelled from Hyderabad, and officials in Telangana are now working urgently to confirm their identities. Coordination has begun with the Indian Embassy and Saudi authorities to trace every passenger and update their families.
A senior police official said, “According to preliminary information, 46 people were travelling in the bus at the time of the incident, and heartbreakingly, only one person survived.”
He added that the state is trying to gather all necessary details, “We are coordinating with the concerned authorities and are in the process of gathering complete details, especially regarding the pilgrims who had travelled from Hyderabad,” he said.
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Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi expressed deep sorrow over the bus accident and described it as “extremely heartbreaking.” Speaking to ANI, he said efforts were underway to coordinate with migrant Indians and embassy officials. Pratapgarhi also praised the Telangana government for setting up a control room to assist the victims and emphasized that a thorough investigation should be conducted to determine the cause of the accident.
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner on Monday said that at least 45 people, mostly from Hyderabad, were feared dead in the tragedy. Addressing media, Hyderabad CP VC Sajjanar said that a total of 54 people had travelled from Hyderabad to Jeddah on November 9 and were scheduled to return on November 23. Of these, four travelled separately by car to Madinah on Sunday, while another four remained in Mecca, PTI reported.
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Telangana Minister Mohammed Azharuddin expressed deep sorrow over the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia, calling the incident extremely “unfortunate” and heartbreaking. He stated that he is personally monitoring the situation and ensuring that at least one family member of each victim is facilitated to travel to Saudi Arabia for necessary assistance.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed profound sorrow over the tragic bus accident on the Medina–Mecca highway. In a post on X, Rijiju said that the government is in constant touch with Indian Embassy officials, who are gathering details and providing all necessary assistance.
I’m shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic bus accident on the Medina–Mecca highway in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of Indian pilgrims.
We are in touch with our Embassy officials who are gathering more details & extending all possible assistance.
My heartfelt…
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) November 17, 2025
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Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu expressed profound sorrow over the tragic accident and he prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace. “I’m deeply saddened to hear about the tragic accident in Saudi Arabia that took the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters from Telangana who were on the holy Umrah pilgrimage. May their souls rest in peace…,” Naidu tweeted.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals. In a tweet, he conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured.
Deeply saddened by the accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance. Our…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 17, 2025
Saudi Bus Accident Today Live Updates: Victims' Kin Urges Govt To Permit Them To Travel To Saudi
Mufti Asifullah, a relative of eight people who were among those affected by the tragedy, said that a group of 45 to 46 people had travelled from Hyderabad to Saudi Arabia. He said after receiving information about the bus accident, he immediately contacted Al Makkah Tours & Travels. Asifullah urged the government to permit family members to travel to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Bus Accident News Live Updates: Hyderabad Man Seeks Govt Help To Bring Back Bodies Of Family Members
Mohammed Tehseen, a resident of Hyderabad, said that seven members of his family had travelled to Saudi Arabia last week and were among those affected by the tragic bus accident. Speaking to ANI, he appealed to the Union Government to help bring the bodies back to India. Tehseen explained that his family members were on their way to Medinah from Mecca when the accident occurred, and the situation has left their relatives in deep distress.
Saudi Bus Accident News Live Updates: 'I'm In Touch With Bereaved Families,' Says Nampally MLA
Nampally MLA Mohammad Majid Hussain expressed grief over the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia. He stated that authorities are being contacted and confirmed that AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi is coordinating with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah.
#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bus accident in Saudi Arabia | Nampally MLA Mohammad Majid Hussain says, “A very unfortunate accident took place in Saudi Arabia in which many people died in a bus accident. We are in touch with the authorities and AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi is in… pic.twitter.com/5SveT2mEB4
— ANI (@ANI) November 17, 2025
Hussain added that he is personally in touch with the bereaved families to offer support during this difficult time.
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The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a 24×7 control room following the tragic bus accident near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, involving Umrah pilgrims. The consulate expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families and confirmed that the Embassy in Riyadh and the consulate are coordinating with the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry, local authorities, and the concerned Umrah operators. A team of consulate staff and Indian community volunteers is actively present at hospitals and accident sites to assist the victims and their families.
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Telangana Minister Mohammed Azharuddin expressed condolences over the bus tragedy. “Deeply shocked by the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. My heartfelt prayers are with all those affected, especially the families from Hyderabad who were part of this unfortunate incident,” he tweeted.
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Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi expressed grief over the bus accident in Saudi Arabia involving Indian Umrah pilgrims. In a telephonic conversation with ANI, he said he had reached out to two Hyderabad-based travel agencies and shared passenger details with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. He also spoke to Abu Mathen George, Deputy Chief of Mission, who informed him that the embassy is coordinating with local authorities to gather information and would provide updates soon.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed “shock” over the horrific accident involving Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. He has directed Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao and DGP B Shivadhar Reddy to find out all details in connection with the accident, including how many of the victims are from Telangana.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his deep shock over the bus accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah. In a tweet, he stated that the Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are providing full support to the affected families and Indian nationals. He also conveyed sincere condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Saudi Bus Accident Today Live Updates: Helpline Numbers Issued
In the wake of the tragic bus accident near Madina, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a 24×7 control room to assist families and provide updates. Pilgrims’ relatives can reach out through the helpline numbers: 8002440003 (toll-free), 0122614093, 0126614276, and 0556122301 (WhatsApp) for any urgent information or support.
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