![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cricket-3-people-415x233.png)
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cricket-3-people-415x233.png)
PTI, Jan 29, 2025, 4:24 PM IST
Nine Indian nationals were killed in a road accident near Jizan in western 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.
“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.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
High time NRIs empowered to vote from their locations: Outgoing CEC Rajiv Kumar
Deaths at New Delhi railway station: PIL in SC seeks immediate measures to prevent stampedes
Congress leader Chidambaram dubs Pradhan’s NEP pitch as arrogance
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Send waste to USA, don’t pollute Pithampur, say four organisations
1984 riots: Will file appeals challenging acquittals in 6 cases, Delhi govt tells SC
Champions Trophy: Players to watch out for …
High time NRIs empowered to vote from their locations: Outgoing CEC Rajiv Kumar
Bengaluru woman dies by suicide after killing four-year-old daughter
B R Patil appointed as Dy Chairman of K’taka Planning Commission
Deaths at New Delhi railway station: PIL in SC seeks immediate measures to prevent stampedes
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.