Nine Pakistani Umrah pilgrims died and another four sustained injuries in a road accident in Saudi Arabia, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Wednesday.

According to Arab media, the accident occurred when Pakistani citizens were returning to Riyadh after performing Umrah. 

The deceased were identified as Zulfiqar Ali, Shahbaz Ali and his wife Umm Amara, Amaria Bibi, Harem Fatima, Muhammad Daud, Abu Zar, Tehreem Fatima and Harim Fatima. The injured are Muhammad Tayyab, Abdul Hadi, Muhammad Shahbaz and Abdul Wahab.

It is reported that those who died in the traffic accident belonged to the Punjab province of Pakistan. They went to Saudi Arabia on a visit visa. The reason for the accident could not find till the filing of this report.

Source 24 News Hd Tv

BDST: 1307 HRS, APRIL 20, 2023
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