Four Britons killed in Saudi Arabia Mecca pilgrimage coach crash
Four British people have died and 12 others have been hurt in a coach crash in Saudi Arabia.
A spokesperson for CBHUK (The Council of British Hajjis) a national pilgrim welfare charity said “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who have been affected by this tragic accident whilst on the Umrah pilgrimage to the holy lands. We have been in touch with the British Consulate in Jeddah who are providing on the ground consular support”.
HRH Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf – the Saudi Ambassador to the UK has instructed his consular team at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia London to issue visas to the families of those affected to travel to Saudi Arabia.
Yasmin Qureshi MP chair of the recently formed All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hajj & Umrah said “I am really saddened to hear of the death of pilgrims. My prayers and thought for them and their family at this difficult time”.
A spokesperson for Licensed Hajj Organisers in the UK said “Our deepest condolences to those who have been affected by this very tragic accident. LHO are ready to assist in any way possible”.
Published: by Radio NewsHub