A devastating road accident in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of five Pakistani Umrah pilgrims, including three women, and left several others injured. The incident occurred when a bus, which was transporting Umrah pilgrims from Al-Badr to Madinah, collided with a trailer. The tragic accident has shocked the Pakistani community, with many mourning the loss of the victims.
Five Lives Lost in the Collision
According to Saudi sources, the deceased victims included three women and two older men. The women hailed from villages 228/9-R and 201 Murad near Bahawalnagar, while the men were residents of 39/3-R and Dahranwala. The names of the victims have not yet been disclosed, but their families are grieving the tragic loss of their loved ones.
The bus was en route to Madinah, a city many Pakistani pilgrims visit to perform Umrah. The collision occurred on a busy road, leading to immediate casualties and chaos. Rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene, confirming the death toll and beginning the recovery process for the injured.
Swift Response and Medical Aid for the Injured
The injured, which included women, children, and older people, were promptly transported to nearby hospitals for urgent medical treatment. Saudi authorities have assured that the victims are receiving the necessary care, although the full extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.
Local rescue teams, as well as medical staff, acted swiftly to transport the injured to medical facilities, ensuring that they receive the best possible care. Their actions have been praised by the Pakistani embassy and the local community for their promptness in responding to the tragedy.
National Assembly Speaker Expresses Condolences
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has expressed his profound sorrow over the tragic loss of life. He offered heartfelt prayers for the departed souls and wished for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident. Sadiq also instructed the Pakistani embassy in Saudi Arabia to extend full support to the victims’ families and provide the necessary assistance to the injured.
Sadiq’s statements reflect the deep sense of grief that has gripped the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia. Pakistani citizens and officials have been reaching out to offer support to the victims’ families during this difficult time.
Related Issues: Hajj 2025 Crisis
In related news, approximately 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims are at risk of missing the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage due to delays and mismanagement by private tour operators. The ongoing crisis has also left PKR 36 billion collected from pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia, with the Saudi government reportedly refusing refunds and offering to adjust the funds for next year’s pilgrimage instead.
The delay in approving Pakistan’s Hajj Policy 2025 has created a significant bottleneck, preventing private operators from submitting their applications on time. Despite funds being transferred to Saudi Arabia, a lack of coordination and timely preparations led to incomplete arrangements for the Hajj pilgrimage.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has confirmed that some private companies obtained court injunctions, further stalling the allocation of the private Hajj quota. As a result, only 23,620 pilgrims will be able to perform Hajj 2025 under the private scheme, a sharp decline from the usual 90,000 Pakistanis who undertake the pilgrimage annually through private operators.
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