Over 15 people, including nine Indian nationals, were killed in a road mishap near Jizan in western Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to the Indian mission in Jeddah.
The Consulate General of India in Jeddah is providing full support and is in touch with both the authorities and the affected families, the official statement said.
The accident occurred when 26 workers were traveling in a bus to their worksite in southern Jizan, when their vehicle collided with a trailer.
The remaining survivors sustained serious injuries and are receiving intensive care at hospitals in Jizan.
The Indian Consulate stated on X, “We deeply mourn the tragic loss of nine Indian nationals in a road accident near Jizan in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the affected families. We also wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. A dedicated helpline has been set up for further queries.”
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed his grief upon learning about the accident and the loss of lives.
This post was last modified on 30 January 2025 12:22 pm
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