42 Indians feared dead in bus accident in Madinah

At least 45 people are feared to have died after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Medina. Around 42 of those who died were Indian nationals, according to local media in Saudi Arabia. Most passengers on the bus were from Hyderabad in Telangana, Khaleej Times reported. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia involving several Indian Umrah pilgrims near Medinah. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Deeply saddened by the accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance. Our officials are also in close contact with Saudi Arabian authorities.”
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy took immediate note of the tragic incident and directed Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao and Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy to urgently gather comprehensive details. Responding to preliminary inputs indicating that residents of Hyderabad may be among those affected, the Chief Minister instructed top officials to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Saudi Embassy to ensure that necessary relief measures are initiated without delay.

Hon’ble CM Revanth Reddy Expresses Shock Over Saudi Bus Tragedy; Sets Up Control Room for Assistance

Chief Minister Shri A. @revanth_anumula expressed deep shock over the tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims travelling from Mecca to Madina in Saudi Arabia. Initial… pic.twitter.com/ILT7Xy1o44

— IPRDepartment (@IPRTelangana) November 17, 2025

Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said he contacted two Hyderabad-based travel agencies and shared passengers’ details with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh to assist in identification and support efforts.

#WATCH | Delhi | On the bus accident in Saudi Arabia, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi says, "...Forty-two Hajj pilgrims who were travelling from Mecca to Medina were on a bus that caught fire...I spoke to Abu Mathen George, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Indian Embassy in… https://t.co/oiPCgAz4tZ pic.twitter.com/jTuf2kCZPf

— ANI (@ANI) November 17, 2025

A control room has been established at the Telangana Secretariat to monitor developments, facilitate relief coordination, and provide real-time information to families of the pilgrims. The control room can be reached at +91 79979 59754 and +91 99129 19545.
The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has also set up a 24x7 helpline for assistance. In a post on X, the mission said: “In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgrims, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah. The contact details of the helpline are 8002440003.”

In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgirms, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah.

The contact details of the Helpline are as under:

8002440003 (Toll free)
0122614093
0126614276
0556122301…

— India in Jeddah (@CGIJeddah) November 17, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are extending “the fullest support” to Indian nationals and their families affected by the accident.

Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah, Saudi Arabia.

Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident.

Sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Pray for the…

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 17, 2025

Telangana Minister Mohammed Azharuddin expressed deep shock over the tragic incident and said the Minority Welfare Department will extend every possible assistance to the victims’ families.