Road accident in Saudi Arabia, nine Indians killed

STC NEWS MONITORING DESK

JANUARY 31 (STC): A road accident near Jizan in western Saudi Arabia, has left at least nine Indians dead, said Indian mission in Jeddah on Wednesday.
The mission said it is providing full support and is in touch with the authorities and families.
“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,” the Indian consulate said on X.
While expressing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah said it 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,” it said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he was “grieved” to learn about the 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,” he said in a post on X.
(Inputs from agencies)