Saudi Arabia: 35 Foreign tourists killed in a bus accident near Medina city, PM Narendra Modi expresses grief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief on the loss of 35 lives due to a bus mishap which took place in Medina province of Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday. At least 35 foreign tourists were killed and four others were injured. The accident took place when a bus collided with another heavy vehicle near the holy city of Medina.

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PM Narendra Modi took it to twitter and expressed his grief: "Anguished by the news of a bus crash near Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Praying for a quick recovery of the injured."

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The accident involved a collision between a private chartered bus with a heavy vehicle (loader) near the western Saudi Arabian city. As per the report, the victims were Arab and Asian pilgrims. Meanwhile, the injured have been transferred to Al-Hamna hospital. Also, the authorities have started further investigation.

-PTC News