Nine Indian nationals tragically lost their lives in a vehicular accident in Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by local authorities on Wednesday.
Details about the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been disclosed by Saudi officials at this time.
The Indian Consulate, located in Jeddah, took to the social media platform X to communicate the unfortunate news.
They reported that the incident occurred in the Jizan region, situated in the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia.
In response to this tragic event, India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, expressed his sorrow on social media.
He stated that he was deeply saddened by the accident and the consequent loss of life.
Further information regarding the victims and the exact cause of the accident remains unclear as investigations continue.
This incident has sparked concern within both the Indian and Saudi communities, highlighting the need for enhanced traffic safety measures.