A tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of five Pakistani Umrah pilgrims — including three women — and left several others injured, ARY News reported.
The incident occurred when a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims from Al-Badr to Madinah collided with a trailer. According to Saudi authorities, the deceased include three women and two elderly men. Rescue teams responded quickly, transporting the injured — among them women, children, and senior citizens — to nearby hospitals for urgent treatment.
The deceased women were from villages 228/9-R and 201 Murad near Bahawalnagar, while the men were residents of villages 39/3-R and Dahranwala.
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq expressed heartfelt condolences, praying for the deceased and wishing a swift recovery for the injured. He also directed the Pakistani embassy in Saudi Arabia to provide full support to the affected families and assist the wounded in every possible way.