Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:26am on 17 Nov 2025,Monday India Global
A bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims from Mecca to Medina caught fire after colliding with a diesel tanker in Saudi Arabia, leaving more than 40 people feared dead. Many were from Hyderabad. An eyewitness call has gone viral. In the call, he says, “Bus poori jal gayi… sirf driver bach gaya.” He urges families to check on their loved ones and adds, “Main takleef bardasht nahi kar pa raha hoon.” Rescue teams and locals worked overnight to save the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow and said Indian officials are helping. A 24×7 control room has been set up for families. (PC: News18)
