45 Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash
A devastating accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia, took the lives of 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims on Monday when their bus collided with a diesel tanker and caught fire.
There was only one survivor out of 45 passengers; most were from Hyderabad, with one from Karnataka working in the UAE.
Support and condolences pour in
Telangana's Chief Minister has announced ₹5 lakh compensation for each victim's family.
The Indian Consulate set up a camp office in Medina and helplines in Hyderabad and New Delhi to support families.
PM Modi shared his deep sadness and said India is working closely with Saudi officials.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry also sent condolences as Saudi authorities investigate what went wrong.
Why does this matter?
This tragedy highlights ongoing road safety issues in Saudi Arabia—even as traffic deaths have dropped recently—and shows how quickly lives can change for travelers far from home.