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Over 40 Indian pilgrims feared dead in bus collision near Medina

 Published: 12:47, 17 November 2025

Over 40 Indian pilgrims feared dead in bus collision near Medina

A passenger bus carrying several Indian Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker early morning on November 17, Monday, near Medina, the Indian mission in Jeddah confirmed.  

According to unconfirmed media reports, at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead after a passenger bus travelling from Mecca to Madina collided with a diesel tanker early Monday.

The incident occurred around 1.30 am IST at a location identified as Mufrihat.

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