42 Indians Killed in Medina Bus-Tanker Collision: Emergency Response and Latest Updates

Nov 17, 2025 01:41 pm CST

A tragic bus accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims when their vehicle collided with a diesel tanker and caught fire. Most victims reportedly hailed from Hyderabad, with only one survivor reported. The Indian government has established emergency control rooms while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has pledged full support to affected families. Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy are coordinating efforts to assist victims' families.