RIYADH , April 20, 2023: At least nine Pakistani Umrah pilgrims, including women and children, were killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, Dunya News reported.
According to details, the tragic accident occurred near Al-Qasim area in Saudi Arabia. Sources said that nine Pakistanis including women and children died on the spot while five others sustained injuries in the road accident.
The Pakistani pilgrims were travelling to Riyadh from Medina after performing Umrah when they met an unfortunate accident near Al-Qasim area.
The victims are said to be the residents of Nankana Sahib’s neighboring villages Islamnagar and Chak 18. They were living in Saudi Arabia on visit visas.