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9 Indian Nationals Killed In Road Accident In Saudi Arabia's Jizan, 11 Others Injured

The road accident occurred near Baish in Jizan city in western Saudi Arabia. The accident took place when a van, carrying 26 people, collided with a trailer coming from the opposite direction.

Nine Indian nationals have been killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia, the Indian mission in Jeddah said on Wednesday. The mission said it is providing full support and is in touch with the authorities and families.

The road accident occurred near Baish in Jizan city in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. The accident took place when a van, carrying 26 people, collided with a trailer which was coming from the opposite direction. 

While 15 people, including nine Indian nationals, died in the accident, eleven others sustained serious injuries and are receiving intensive care in hospitals in Jizan, local reports said. 

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"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.

"Our heartfelt condolences to the families affected. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah 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. 

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