Archive · 18 Nov 2025
46 Indian Pilgrims Die in Saudi Arabia Bus-Tanker Collision
A bus carrying 46 Indian pilgrims from Hyderabad to Medina after Umrah rituals in Mecca crashed into a diesel tanker near Madina, Saudi Arabia.
The collision caused a fire, killing all 46 passengers and the bus driver.
Among the deceased were 18 members of a single family from Hyderabad, including grandparents, parents, children, and grandchildren.
Indian officials are helping the families and arranging for the bodies to be sent back home.
A bus carrying 46 Indian pilgrims, mostly from Hyderabad, collided with a diesel tanker near Madina, Saudi Arabia.
The collision resulted in a fire, killing all 46 passengers and the bus driver.
Among the deceased were 18 members of a single family from Hyderabad, spanning three generations.
The pilgrims were returning to Medina after completing Umrah rituals in Mecca.
Indian officials are assisting families and coordinating the repatriation of the deceased.
- Who
- 46 Indian pilgrims, including 18 members of a three-generation family from Hyderabad
- What
- A bus carrying pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker, causing a fire and killing all passengers and the driver
- When
- The accident occurred on November 14, 2022
- Where
- Near Madina, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- The cause of the accident is under investigation
Family's Perspective
Saudi Authorities
Cause of Accident
Family's Perspective
The family of the deceased is seeking a thorough inquiry into the incident and the role of the travel agency.
Saudi Authorities
Saudi authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
- Incident
- Bus-tanker collision and fire
- Location
- Near Madina, Saudi Arabia
- Date
- November 14, 2022
- Fatalities
- 46 (including 18 members of a single family)
- Pilgrimage
- Umrah in Mecca and return to Medina
- Assistance
- Indian officials are helping families and coordinating repatriation
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