Two Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims Died in Bus Accident in Mecca
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27 October 2022 20:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed a bus carrying Indonesian umrah pilgrims had an accident in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Judha Nugraha, the ministry’s director for the protection of citizens and legal entities overseas, said the accident took place at around 23:30 local time. It was reportedly a single bus crash.
“This accident killed two Indonesian citizens, the driver and the muthawif (the umrah guide). Meanwhile, six pilgrims were injured,” Judha said during a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, October 27, 2022.
Immediately after the information was received, he added, the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah sent a team to Mecca for coordination with local authorities. It was confirmed that the accident did not involve other parties.
The injured pilgrims underwent medical treatment at the King Abdul Aziz Hospital in Mecca City. Five of them have been allowed to resume their holy journey, while the other person is still being treated.
“We express our condolences over this accident and the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah is ready to provide assistance to the pilgrims,” Judha concluded.
DANIEL AHMAD
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