Jeddah: Two people died when a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims from Oman collided with a truck. 18 people were injured. On Wednesday, the accident took place on Riyadh-Tawaif road near Nasaif bridge. Makkah Red Crescent sources said that the bus traveling to Makkah had collided with a truck.
Both died on the spot. Some of the injured are in serious condition. Red Crescent sources also stated that following providing first aid, the injured were admitted to hospitals in Mavia and Dalam.
As soon as the accident was reported, 11 ambulance teams rushed to the spot. The Oman Embassy in Saudi Arabia has stated that necessary steps are being taken in connection with their consulate in Jeddah to bring the dead bodies to Oman and provide necessary treatment to the injured.