A journey meant to bring peace ended in tragedy near Madinah, where 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims lost their lives in a fiery bus crash.The incident strikes at a moment when Umrah has become one of the fastest-growing religious journeys for Indians, driven not just by the elderly, but a rising wave of young Muslims who are redefining how this centuries-old pilgrimage is experienced.

The Accident: What happened near Madinah?

Saudi media reported that the bus collided with a diesel tanker near Muhras, roughly 160 km from Madinah, shortly after 1:30 am IST (11 pm Mecca time). The impact triggered a massive fire that engulfed the vehicle within seconds. Many passengers, believed to be asleep at the time, were trapped before they could react.

Authorities confirmed 45 deaths, 18 women, 17 men and

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