At least 42 people were charred to death after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Medina on Monday, according to reports in Saudi Arabian local media. The victims are believed to be Indian nationals, with several reportedly from Hyderabad.
The Telangana government said it is in close touch with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. In an official statement, the state government confirmed that chief minister Revanth Reddy has alerted senior officials in New Delhi and instructed them to coordinate with embassy authorities for immediate updates and necessary support.
The incident marks one of the most serious road accidents involving Indian pilgrims in recent years. Authorities in both countries are yet to release an official list of victims.
This is a developing story, and further details will be updated as they are confirmed by officials.