At least 20 people were killed and over 24 injured after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims burst into flames after crashing into a bridge due to brake failure.
The collision happened because of a problem with the brake on the bus. The bus collided with a barrier at the end of a bridge, then overturned and caught fire.
The accident occurred at around 4 pm in Aqabat Shaar in Asir province. The bus had departed from Khamis Mushayt and was heading to Abha region when the accident happened.it was reported that the victims belonged to different countries but did not mention their nationalities.
IndiaToday/Zainab.Y. Hamza