Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Indian Embassy In Saudi Says Pilgrim Bus Crashes Near Medina


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) AFP

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia on Monday said a "tragic" bus crash involving Muslim pilgrims occurred near the holy city of Medina overnight, with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi offering his condolences.

"Deeply saddened by the accident in Medina involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones," the prime minister wrote on X.

"I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured. Our Embassy in Riyadh and consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance," he added.

Indian media reported dozens had potentially been killed in the incident, though officials have yet to provide a toll.

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