A family member breaks down on hearing the news of the death of a loved one in Hyderabad on Monday. (Pic/PTI)
AIMIM Karwan MLA Kausar Mohiuddin consoles the family members of a victim who was killed in the mishap
The Indian Consulate General has opened a 24X7 control room following the tragic incident late last night, involving Umrah pilgrims near Madinah, Saudi Arabia
The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, has provided multiple contact numbers for assistance, including 8002440003 (toll-free), 00966122614093, 00966126614276, and 00966556122301 (WhatsApp), urging family members to reach out for immediate support
"Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are also in touch with the Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry, and other local authorities. They are also in touch with the concerned Umrah operators," the statement added
The group was travelling from Makkah to Madinah when their bus collided with an oil tanker nearly 25 km before Medina, causing an explosion that engulfed the vehicle within minutes
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