The death toll of Bangladeshi umrah pilgrims from Monday's bus crash in Saudi Arabia reached 13 as five more deaths were reported by the foreign ministry Wednesday (March 29).

The total accident death toll stood at 24 and injured around 23, according to the authorities.

The 13 Bangladeshis deceased were Shahidul Islam, son of Shariat Ulla in Senbagh, Noakhali district; Mamun Mia, son of Abdul Awal and Russel Molla of Muradnagar in Cumilla district; Mohammad Helal of Noakhali district; Sabuj Hossain of Laxmipur district; Md Asif and Sifat Ullah of Maheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar district; Md Imam Hossain Rony, son of Abdul Latif in Gazipur district; Ruk Mia, son of Kalu Mia of Chandpur district; Gias Hamid of Debidwar in Cumilla district; Mohammad Nazmul, son of Kawsar Mia and Rony, son of Iskandar of Jashore district; and Mohammad Hossain of Cox’s Bazar district.

However, five Bangladeshis are still missing.

Sehli Sabreen, spokesperson of the foreign ministry, said the bus carrying 35 Bangladesh nationals among 47 Umrah pilgrims was on way to Mecca.

The accident occurred in Saudi Arabia’s Asir province - around 650 km away from Jeddah - around 4:00 PM on Monday.

According to media reports, the bus collided with a bridge following a break failure, overturned and burst into flames.

A team of the Consulate was sent to find out detailed information about Bangladeshis involved in the accident, according to a press release sent from Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah.

BDST: 1204 HRS, MAR 29, 2023
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