The accident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Monday, according to Indian time. The passengers were en route to Medina from Mecca after completing their pilgrimage at Mecca. Several passengers were sleeping during the collision, which was said to be one of the reasons for the increasing toll. According to reports, 20 women and 11 children were among the victims. Rescue operations have been continuing, and the authorities have not released the identities of the victims yet. According to the reports, only one person survived this unfortunate incident.
According to the Hajj Committee, the central government has not issued a press statement regarding the accident. The clarifications are expected this afternoon. The officials are also verifying which agency the affected pilgrims booked through, especially those from Telangana and Hyderabad. The Indian Embassy in Jeddah has set up a control room to handle the situation. The exact number of casualties and other personal details of the victims have not been officially confirmed.
