17/11/2025
A bus carrying over 40 pilgrims met an accident near Madinah Al Munawarrah resulting in the unfortunate demise of a large number of pilgrims
May Allah have mercy upon them and accept the in his highest above
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون
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The incident happened around 1:30 am IST when a bus carrying 43 passengers from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker near a location called Mufrihat.
The severe impact caused both vehicles to catch fire, leading to a high number of fatalities.
Initial reports suggest only one person may have survived the crash. Among the deceased are believed to be 20 women and 11 children from Hyderabad.
Indian authorities and the Telangana state government are actively coordinating to provide assistance:
The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has established a 24/7 control room, and those seeking information can contact the toll-free helpline number: 8002440003.
The Telangana government has also set up a control room with helpline numbers: 79979 59754 and 99129 19545 to support affected families.
