Deadly Bus Mishap in Saudi Arabia Claims 6 Indonesian Pilgrims’ Lives

The crash occurred some 150 kilometres (93 miles) from Jeddah on Thursday, when the bus overturned and burst into flames after a collision, the ministry added in a statement.Injured passengers were receiving treatment in hospital, the ministry said, adding it had informed families of all the victims, who were on an Umrah pilgrimage.

Umrah Pilgrims Lose Lives

The accident occurred approximately 150 kilometres (93 miles) from Jeddah on Thursday, when the bus overturned and burst into flames following a collision, the ministry stated in a statement. The injured were receiving treatment in hospital, the ministry stated, adding that it notified families of all the victims, who were taking part in an Umrah pilgrimage.

Receiving treatment in hospital

Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world and approximately 1 million of its citizens perform the Umrah pilgrimage annually in Saudi Arabia, which is home to Islam's two holiest places in Mecca and Medina. Umrah can be undertaken at any time and is a voluntary pilgrimage for Muslims.