Wisma Putra confirms bus accident involving 15 Malaysians in Saudi Arabia


PUTRAJAYA: The Foreign Affairs Ministry has confirmed that there was an accident involving a workers' bus carrying 15 Malaysians that skidded in Muzdalifah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday (June 9).

In a statement on Friday (June 10), Wisma Putra said those involved are employees of a construction company involved in a track and railway service project in Makkah.

Following the incident, they were taken to An Nur Hospital and King Faisal Hospital in Makkah for treatment.

"Two of the victims suffered serious fractures of the shoulders and neck, while the rest received outpatient treatment and were allowed to return home," it said.

According to Wisma Putra, further investigations of the incident were being carried out by Saudi Arabian authorities.

The statement added that the Malaysian Consulate General in Jeddah would continue to monitor developments and provide those involved with the appropriate consular assistance.

"The Foreign Ministry prays that all the victims recover speedily," it said. – Bernama

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