At Least 42 Indian Pilgrims Killed in Saudi Arabia Bus Crash

A bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker and burst into flames near Medina, Saudi Arabia, killing at least 42 people, many from Hyderabad. The accident occurred early Monday morning as the pilgrims were travelling from Mecca. There is reportedly only one survivor, who is now hospitalised. The Indian government and Telangana state authorities have set up control rooms and helplines to assist affected families, while efforts are underway to repatriate the bodies of the victims.