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| Horrible Accident To Pilgrims' Bus, 20 People Died |
Ahmed Shameel News | 28 March 2023
Riyadh: 20 people were killed and 29 seriously injured due to the accident of Umrah pilgrims' bus in Saudi Arabia. According to a foreign news agency, the bus of Umrah pilgrims overturned after hitting a bridge at Aqaba, after which the bus caught fire. The bus accident happened on the road connecting Asir province and Abha city due to brake failure. Iqama holder citizens of different countries were riding in the bus. Pilgrims were going to Makkah to perform Umrah. Saudi Civil Defense and Red Crescent Authority teams reached the accident site and cordoned off the area. According to rescue officials, the dead and injured pilgrims were shifted to nearby hospitals.
