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Saudi Bus Tragedy: Telangana CM's Shock as Pilgrims Killed in Crash

A tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia has left dozens of Indian pilgrims dead while traveling between Mecca and Medina. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed shock and immediately ordered emergency measures. The state government has set up a control room in Hyderabad to assist affected families. Officials are working to verify casualty details and coordinate with Saudi authorities for rescue operations.

Key Points: Revanth Reddy Reacts to Saudi Bus Accident Killing Indian Pilgrims

  • Bus carrying Indian pilgrims collided with diesel tanker near Mecca
  • At least 42 pilgrims feared dead including women and children
  • CM directed officials to coordinate with MEA and Saudi Embassy
  • Control room established in Hyderabad with emergency contact numbers
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Saudi bus accident: CM Revanth Reddy expresses shock, Telangana sets up control room

Telangana CM expresses shock over Saudi bus accident involving Indian pilgrims from Hyderabad. State sets up control room for victim families with emergency contact numbers.

"The state government has set up a control room in the Secretariat to provide appropriate information and assistance to the families - Official Statement"

Hyderabad, Nov 17

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the horrific accident involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.

The state government has also set up a control room in Hyderabad to provide information and assistance to the families of the accident victims.

The accident took place while the pilgrims were travelling from Mecca to Medina. According to media reports, Hyderabadis were also among them.

According to unconfirmed media reports, at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead after a passenger bus travelling from Mecca to Madina collided with a diesel tanker early Monday.

The incident occurred around 1.30 a.m. IST at a location identified as Mufrihat,

The victims, including women and children, are reported from Hyderabad. The group was returning from Mecca after completing their rituals and was en route to Madina at the time of the accident.

Responding immediately, the Chief Minister directed Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao and Director General of Police to find out the full details. He enquired about the number of people from Telangana.

He suggested that they talk to the officials of the Union Ministry of External Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.

Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao alerted Resident Commissioner Gaurav Uppal in Delhi. He directed him to collect the details of the number of people from Telangana involved in the accident.

The state government has set up a control room in the Secretariat to provide appropriate information and assistance to the families of the bus accident victims in Saudi Arabia

The telephone numbers of the control room are: +91 79979 59754 and +91 99129 19545

Initial reports from Saudi Arabia suggest that around 20 women and 11 children were in the bus at the time of the tragedy.

Officials were still verifying the exact number of casualties and the condition of survivors. Emergency services were carrying out rescue and relief operations.

Meanwhile, officials of the Telangana State Haj Committee were also trying to get the details of the accident victims.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Very tragic news. These pilgrims went for spiritual journey and met with such a terrible accident. The government should ensure proper compensation and support for the affected families. Safety measures for Indian pilgrims abroad need to be strengthened.
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Arjun K
Om Shanti 🙏. The news of women and children being among victims makes it even more painful. Hope the survivors get proper medical care and the government provides all necessary assistance to bring them back safely.
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Sarah B
While the immediate response is appreciated, I hope this isn't just temporary action. There should be permanent systems in place for such emergencies involving Indian citizens abroad. The numbers of control room should be widely circulated.
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Vikram M
This is devastating news for the entire Telangana community. Many families in Hyderabad must be anxiously waiting for updates. The government should coordinate with Saudi authorities for quick identification and repatriation of victims.
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Michael C
Heartbreaking to read about children being among the victims. The travel operators should be held accountable if there were any safety lapses. Hope the investigation reveals the actual cause and prevents such tragedies in future.

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