Bus Crash in Saudi Arabia Kills 20 Umrah Pilgrims, Injures Dozens

In a tragic incident, at least 20 Umrah pilgrims have been killed after a bus crashed and burst into flames in Southwestern Saudi Arabia.

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According to the details, there are another 29 people reportedly injured and the death toll is expected to increase.

The pilgrims who lost their lives in the bus accident included Saudi Arabia nationals and residents of different nationalities.

The incident comes during the first week of Ramadan, which is a busy time for Umrah pilgrimage.

The crash took place on the 14-kilometer Aqabat Shaar Road in the Asir governorate as it was traveling from Khamis Mushait to Abha.

According to the reports, the bus crashed while making its way down a bridge when it experienced a brake failure.

Social media is flooded with videos showing the bus crash in Saudi Arabia.

Brake failure led to Bus Accident & collision with a car in Saudi Arabia.

20 pilgrims who went on Umrah lost their lives!
This art goes out for these Innocent souls.
RIP
Om Shanti🙏🙏#BusAccident #SaudiArabia pic.twitter.com/T1QM7DuG4B
— Sunaina Bhola (@sunaina_bhola) March 28, 2023