Bus carrying Indian pilgrims crashes near Saudi Arabia’s Madina, killing 45: Indian police

Transporting worshippers around Saudi Arabia’s holy sites has frequently proven dangerous, particularly during the Haj, when roads can be chaotic with buses creating interminable traffic jams.

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Family members and relatives of victims, who were killed in a bus accident near the holy city of Medina, mourn in Hyderabad on November 17, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

November 18, 2025

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