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42 Indians Dead In Bus–Tanker Collision Near Medina

Kumari Sonali

42 Indians Dead In Bus–Tanker Collision Near Medina:

Road accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of at least 42 Indian nationals, most of whom were Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad. The bus, traveling from Mecca to Medina, collided with a diesel tanker around 1:30 am IST near Mufrihat, causing a massive fire that left the vehicle completely charred. With identification challenges, emergency responses underway, and government coordination intensifying, the incident has triggered widespread grief and urgent action from authorities in India and Saudi Arabia.

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