Firstpost LIVE: Over 40 Indian Umrah Pilgrims Killed in Deadly Bus Crash in Saudi Arabia | Mecca | Madinah

A tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia claimed the lives of at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims travelling from Mecca to Madinah. The bus reportedly collided with a diesel tanker and caught fire while most passengers were asleep, leaving little time to escape. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed condolences and said the Embassy and Consulate were extending full support. The Indian Consulate in Jeddah set up a 24×7 control room, while families in Hyderabad urged authorities to bring the bodies home. Rescue teams remain deployed as identification of victims continues.

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