At least 20 people have been reportedly killed and a dozen have been injured바카라 웹사이트after a bus ferrying them to the holy city of Mecca burst into flames following a collision on a bridge.바카라 웹사이트
According to a report by PTI, Al-Ekhbariya TV said 29 other people were injured in the crash and aired footage showing the charred remains of the bus. It said the crash occurred when the vehicle's brakes failed in southwestern Asir province bordering Yemen.
"According to preliminary information we have now received, the number of deaths in this accident reached 20, and the total number of injuries was approximately 29," the state-affiliated Al-Ekhbariya channel reported.
The crash occurred during the first week of Ramzan, when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk. Many people travel to enjoy nightly feasts with family and friends during the Muslim holy month.
Reports have quoted officials that pilgrims had "different nationalities" but did not wish to break them down.바카라 웹사이트
Transporting worshippers around Saudi Arabia's holy sites is a perilous task, particularly during the hajj, when roads can be chaotic with buses creating interminable traffic jams, according to a report by AFP.
