المملكة: Indian Consulate: 24-hour control room to follow developments in the Medina bus accident

The Consulate General of India in Jeddah announced the activation of a central control room operating around the clock, as an immediate and urgent measure following The tragic accident in which a bus carrying a number of people of Indian nationality was exposed near Medina, with the aim of managing the crisis and ensuring a rapid response.

It confirmed Diplomatic Mission There is high-level and continuous coordination between the embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah on the one hand, and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the competent authorities in the Kingdom on the other hand, in addition to direct communication with the companies organizing Umrah trips, to find out all developments in the accident and secure the necessary needs of those affected.

At the field level, the consulate explained that specialized teams of its employees, supported by volunteers from the Indian community, began a physical presence in hospitals and sites related to the accident, to provide direct support and closely follow the health conditions of the injured, and to overcome any obstacles they may face.

In a context related to the humanitarian aspect, the embassy and consulate stressed their commitment to providing the utmost support and care to the affected pilgrims. She indicated that communication channels are open with official authorities in the Indian state of Telangana, to ensure effective coordination and to keep the families of pilgrims affected by the accident constantly informed of developments.