Riyadh: Nine Indians have been killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia, authorities said Wednesday.
There were no immediate details released from Saudi Arabian officials about the crash, with the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, announcing the accident on the social platform X.
The consulate described the crash as happening in Jizan in southwest Saudi Arabia, according to a Associated Press report.
The Indian consulate, in a statement on X said, ‘We deeply mourn the tragic loss of 9 Indian nationals in a road accident, near Jizan, in the Western Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Our heartfelt condolences to the families affected. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah is providing full support and is in touch with the authorities and families. We also wish a speedy recovery to the injured. A dedicated helpline has been set up for further queries. ‘
External affairs minister S. Jaishankar responded to the incident and expressed his condolences. ‘Grieved to learn of this accident and the loss of lives. Spoke with our Consul General in Jeddah, who is in touch with the concerned families. He is extending fullest support in this tragic situation.’
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