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The bus accident in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of at least 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims has sparked an outpouring of grief, concern and urgent appeals for support from Indian leaders. The victims, many reportedly from Hyderabad, were travelling from Mecca to Medina when their bus collided with a diesel tanker in the early hours of Monday, causing a massive fire while most passengers were asleep.

Official X account of Consulate General of India, Jeddah posts, “In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgirms, a 24×7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah. The contact details of the Helpline are as under: Toll free number-8002440003."

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