"Indian media reports have not confirmed the death toll, but one official reported that up to 45 people many from the southern Indian state of Telangana, had perished. Diplomats and politicians expressed their condolences over the tragic incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media that he was deeply saddened, that his thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and that he was praying for the swift recovery of all those injured."
"The bus, which was reportedly carrying 46 people, collided with a diesel tanker on a highway as it travelled from the holy city of Mecca to Medina overnight on Monday. Vishwanath Channappa Sajjanar, police chief of Hyderabad, capital of Telangana, told a news conference: There were 46 people in the bus and one passenger survived with injuries. Most of the victims were from two families, he added. The injured passenger was named as Mohammed Shoaib."
A bus carrying 46 Indian pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker on a highway while travelling from Mecca to Medina overnight, killing dozens and injuring at least one survivor. Indian media have not confirmed the final death toll, but an official indicated up to 45 people, many from Telangana, had perished. Diplomats and politicians offered condolences and India set up consular assistance, including a Jeddah control room for helplines. Hyderabad police chief Vishwanath Channappa Sajjanar said one passenger, Mohammed Shoaib, survived with injuries and most victims came from two families. Travel agency contacts and investigations are underway. Transport around Saudi holy sites has frequently proven dangerous, especially during Hajj and Umrah.
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