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Umrah pilgrimage bus accident : 20 people died in a bus carrying pilgrims in an accident in Saudi Arabia.

In the southwest of Saudi Arabia yesterday evening (27), some pilgrims were going on the road connecting Asir province and Aba city.

Meanwhile, the bus suddenly failed to brake, hit the retaining wall of the bridge, overturned and caught fire.

In this, 20 Umrah pilgrims have died. Also, 29 people were injured.

The rescued persons with serious injuries are undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital.

Investigation revealed that the victims were on their way to Makkah to perform Umrah.