Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Indian Pilgrims Die in Saudi Bus Tragedy; High-Level Delegation Sent
A bus carrying Indian pilgrims on their way from Mecca to Madina in Saudi Arabia crashed into an oil tanker, killing many.
The Indian government sent a high-level team to help and attend the funerals.
In Hyderabad, people held prayer meetings for the victims.
A bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, resulted in the deaths of several Indian Umrah pilgrims, primarily from Telangana.
More than 40 Indians were on the bus, which collided with an oil tanker around 1:30 AM (IST) on Monday (Nov 17).
The Indian government expressed its profound sorrow and dispatched a high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (Nov 19) to assist and coordinate relief efforts.
The delegation, led by Andhra Pradesh governor Justice S Abdul Nazeer, will also participate in the last rites of the deceased and facilitate the travel of families to Saudi Arabia.
Condolence meetings and prayers were held in Hyderabad for the victims, with the Telangana Haj committee and religious leaders offering support to the bereaved families.
- Who
- Indian Umrah pilgrims, primarily from Telangana
- What
- died in a bus accident
- When
- early Monday, November 17
- Where
- near Madina, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- the bus collided with an oil tanker
Family members of deceased
Indian government
Assistance
Family members of deceased
Seeking help with travel and funeral arrangements
Indian government
Providing assistance and coordinating relief efforts
- Number of Indians on the bus
- More than 40
- Date of the accident
- Monday, November 17
- Time of the accident (IST)
- Around 1:30 AM
- Destination of the bus
- Madina
- Date of the Indian delegation's visit
- Wednesday, November 19
Sources
Two From Karnataka Among Victims Of Saudi Arabia Bus Tragedy
DC Edit | Ensure Safety Of All Pilgrims
Naseeruddin Family’s Relatives To Take Part In Last Rites In Madina
Madina Bus Tragedy: High-Level Indian Delegation To Visit Saudi Arabia Tomorrow, Says MEA
Prayers Held at Shahi Masjid for Saudi Accident Victims
Assist Education Of Kids, Victim’s Kin Urges Govt
Madina Accident: High-Level Delegation Led By Andhra Governor To Visit Saudi
