New Delhi . Vice President CP Radhakrishnan expressed grief over the loss of lives in the horrific bus accident in Saudi Arabia and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. “Extremely saddened by the tragic road accident involving Indian nationals near Medina, Saudi Arabia,” Vice President CP Radhakrishnan’s office wrote on social media platform X. My thoughts are with the affected families in this difficult time. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.” At the same time, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed grief over the road accident in Saudi Arabia. He wrote on social media platform My deepest condolences to the bereaved families, and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Central Government, through the Ministry of External Affairs, should work closely with the state authorities and the families of the victims in India to provide assistance and relief in this difficult time.
He further wrote, “I have instructed the Chief Minister of Telangana to provide all possible assistance to the affected families and he is keeping a close watch on the situation.”
Several Indians were killed when a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Medina in Saudi Arabia. However, no official information has been revealed regarding the death figures at present, but it is being claimed that more than 40 people have died.
On the other hand, after the incident, the Consulate General and Embassy of Jeddah and Riyadh have issued helpline numbers. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah informed about the incident and has also issued a helpline number for help.
The Indian Embassy in Jeddah wrote on social media platform
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