At least seven Bangladeshi nationals—including women and children—were killed and 15 others injured in a catastrophic road accident on the Madinah-Jeddah highway in Saudi Arabia.
The accident occurred at dawn on Saturday, November 7, 2026, when a passenger bus carrying Bangladeshi families returning from Madinah to Jeddah was violently rear-ended by a truck after losing control. Seven passengers died on the spot.
Read nextPM Tariq Rahman Marches 7 Kilometers in Historic Return to Dhaka Streets After 21 YearsAccording to officials at the Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah, the deceased individuals belonged to multiple related families hailing from Chakaria Upazila in Cox's Bazar district, Bangladesh, and were associated with the Al Abir Cold Store Trading Company. The bodies of the seven victims have been placed in a local hospital mortuary, while 15 injured passengers are undergoing emergency medical treatment. The Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah has formally contacted local Saudi authorities to coordinate medical care, legal proceedings, and the repatriation process.
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