Delhi, November 17: In teh wake of the tragic bus accident late last night involving Umrah pilgrims, near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah.

According to reports, as many as 42 Indians are feared dead after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker and caught fire near Medina in Saudi Arabia on Monday.

The contact details of the Helpline are 8002440003 (Toll free), 00966122614093, 00966126614276 and 00966556122301 (WhatsApp).

Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength in this difficult time.

“We are in touch with our Embassy officials who are gathering more details & extending all possible assistance. Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are also in touch with Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry, and other local authorities. A team of Consulate staff and Indian community volunteers is on the ground at various hospitals and sites,” tweets Rijiju.

Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are extending fullest support. Officials of the Embassy and the Consulate are also in touch with the concerned officials of the State of Telangana to coordinate with the concerned families.