18 members of a Hyderabad family die in Saudi bus accident  News24 –

In a tragic incident, at least 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims lost their lives in a bus accident in Riyadh. It became the final journey for the Umrah pilgrims.

The tragedy struck a family who lost 18 of its members in the accident. It is reportedly said that their three generations came to an end.

The pilgrims were travelling from Mecca to Madinah and had completed their Umrah. But the tragedy struck after the bus collided with a diesel tanker, leading to a major mishap.

Hyderabad-based Sheikh Naseeruddin and his wife Akhtar Begum were on the bus. His son, daughters, and daughters-in-law were also travelling in the bus. The relatives said that they were very happy about their trip, but it all turned into grief.

The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a 24×7 control room following a tragic bus accident late last night involving Umrah pilgrims near Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, has provided multiple contact numbers for assistance.

In its statement, the Indian Consulate expressed its “deepest condolences to the bereaved families.”

“Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are also in touch with the Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry, and other local authorities. They are also in touch with the concerned Umrah operators,” the statement added.