: In a tragic incident, over 40 Indian pilgrims lost their lives after a bus in which they were travelling caught fire after colliding with a diesel tanker. According to Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar, at least 45 people, most of them from Hyderabad, were killed in a bus accident. The pilgrims were returning to Madinah from Mecca after Umrah.

The incident took place at around 1:30 am IST when the pilgrims were sleeping. After the collision, within seconds, the bus caught fire and its occupants were charred to death. Most of the deceased were from Telangana. At least 16 pilgrims were from Mallepally’s Bazaar Ghat, reported The Times of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy. “Deeply saddened by the accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals. M

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