Overview
- Reports say a bus traveling from Mecca to Medina struck a diesel tanker near Mufrihat around 1:20–1:30 am IST, igniting a fire.
- Most passengers were reportedly from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana, with women and children among the victims.
- Only one passenger survived and is receiving treatment, according to multiple outlets.
- The Consulate General of India in Jeddah set up a control room for families; the toll‑free helpline is 8002440003.
- EAM S. Jaishankar offered condolences, PM Narendra Modi and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy pledged support, and authorities are working on identification and repatriation.