A devastating bus accident in Saudi Arabia has left a 24-year-old man from Telangana as the sole survivor, fighting for his life in a foreign hospital while grieving families back home demand answers and assistance.
The Tragic Accident Details
Mohammed Omer from Nizamabad district remains in critical condition at King Fahd Hospital in Al Qunfudah following the horrific crash that occurred on June 23. The accident involved a bus carrying Indian workers that collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the immediate death of 18 Indian nationals.
The victims, all from various states across India, were returning from work when their vehicle crashed into the parked truck. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but could only save Omer, who sustained severe injuries and multiple fractures.
Family's Desperate Plea for Help
Back in Telangana, Omer's family has made an urgent appeal to both the Indian and Telangana governments for medical assistance and financial support. His brother Mohammed Sameer revealed that Omer had traveled to Saudi Arabia just six months earlier in search of employment opportunities.
The family learned about the tragedy through Omer's friends in Saudi Arabia and has been struggling to get proper updates about his medical condition. They have reached out to local authorities including Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind and Nizamabad Urban MLA Bigala Ganesh Gupta seeking intervention.
Government Response and Investigation
Indian authorities in Saudi Arabia have been actively involved in the case since the accident occurred. The Indian Embassy has been coordinating with local Saudi authorities to provide necessary support to the survivor and facilitate the repatriation of victims' bodies.
Saudi police have launched a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal collision. Preliminary reports suggest the bus driver may have failed to notice the stationary truck in time, though official findings are still awaited.
The tragedy has highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by Indian migrant workers in Gulf countries and raised questions about transportation safety standards for foreign workers.
Community Support and Future Steps
Local communities in both Saudi Arabia and Telangana have mobilized to support the affected families. Indian community organizations in Saudi Arabia are providing assistance to authorities in identifying victims and supporting Omer during his hospitalization.
The Telangana government has assured the family of all possible help and is coordinating with central authorities to ensure proper medical care for Omer and dignified repatriation of the deceased workers' remains.
As Mohammed Omer continues his battle for survival thousands of miles from home, his case has become a symbol of both tragedy and hope for Indian workers abroad and their families waiting anxiously back home.
