Tragedy strikes as 16 out of 42 Indian pilgrims killed in the Mecca-Medina bus fire have been identified as residents of Bazaar Ghat, Hyderabad. Families mourn the massive loss as officials work on repatriation.

A devastating bus crash in Saudi Arabia claimed 45 Indian lives, with one survivor recounting the harrowing event. The Telangana government is coordinating relief efforts, offering ex gratia payments and arranging for families to travel to Saudi Arabia for funeral rites.

The incident happened when the bus was travelling from Mecca to Medina at 1:20 am IST on Monday (November 17) while most passengers were asleep.