Saudi Arabia Bus Accident Live Updates: 42 Indians Feared Dead After Collision; Only One Survived Says Owaisi
Medina Bus Accident Live: Track updates of the tragic collision that has reportedly claimed the life of at least 42 Indian passengers.
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Saudi Arabia Bus Accident Live Updates: "My Thoughts With Families Who Lost Their Loved Ones": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow following a tragic accident in Medina, Saudi Arabia, which involved Indian nationals.
"Deeply saddened by the accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance. Our officials are also in close contact with Saudi Arabian authorities," said Narendra Modi in a post on X.
Saudi Arabia Bus Accident Live Updates: Hyderabad MLA Majid Hussain In Touch with Bereaved Families
Following the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia, Hyderabad's Nampally MLA Mohammad Majid Hussain told ANI he is in direct contact with the bereaved families in Hyderabad and is coordinating with higher officials.
He stated that he and the authorities are actively communicating, with AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi in touch with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia Bus Accident Live Updates: 'Shocked and deeply saddened' By The Incident, Says Kiren Rijiju
"I'm shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic bus accident on the Medina–Mecca highway in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of Indian pilgrims. We are in touch with our Embassy officials who are gathering more details & extending all possible assistance. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers for strength in this difficult time," said Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliament.
Saudi Arabia Bus Accident Live Updates: Telangana CM, EAM Jaishankar Offer Condolences
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed profound shock over the horrific incident. Responding immediately to preliminary information that the accident occurred during travel from Mecca to Medina and that residents of Hyderabad were among those involved, he directed the Chief Secretary and DGP to gather full details.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he was “deeply shocked” at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah. He stated that the Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are providing the fullest support to affected Indians and their families.
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Saudi Arabia Bus Accident Live Updates: Government Offers Full Support, Says Jaishankar
"Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah, Saudi Arabia. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident. Sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Pray for the speedy recovery of those injured." Jaishankar said in a post on X.
