Shortly after the accident, the bus carrying the pilgrims, travelling from Medina to Mecca, caught fire killing at least 36 people. There were 13 Bangladeshis in the bus that was travelling from Riyadh to Mecca via Medina. Among them, two of the Bangladeshi passengers got down from the bus in Medina. The consulate general have so far managed name of 10 of the Bangladeshi nationals, read the statement. However, it is not possible right now to say whether they include any Bangladeshi or not, it added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 19, 2019 17:15 UTC