Four From Kerala Family Killed in Saudi Arabia Crash, Three Daughters Critical

Overview

• Preliminary reports say the family’s car reportedly collided with a truck on a highway near Madinah on Saturday evening.
• The deceased were identified as Abdul Jaleel, 52, his mother Maimunath Kakkengal, 73, his wife Thasna Thodengal, 40, and their 14-year-old son Aadhil Jaleel.
• Their daughters Ayisha, Hadiya and Noorah remain in critical condition under treatment at different hospitals in Saudi Arabia, according to hospital sources.
• The crash occurred after the family completed Umrah and were traveling by road between Mecca and Jeddah.
• Authorities in Saudi Arabia have not issued an official cause, and community organizations are assisting with consular procedures and the repatriation of bodies.