RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Nine Indians have been killed in a traffic crash in Saudi Arabia, authorities said Wednesday. There were no immediate details released from Saudi Arabian officials about the crash, with the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, announcing the accident on the social platform X.

Nine Indian nationals were killed in a road accident near Jizan, a city in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. The Indian Consulate in Jeddah confirmed the tragic incident and extended its condolences to the bereaved families.

Indian Consulate in Jeddah has said that it has been in contact with the authorities and the families of those killed in the accident. Meanwhile, Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar has also expressed grief over the deaths.

Indian Consulate in Jeddah confirms nine Indians died in road accident near Jizan, Saudi Arabia; EAM Jaishankar and officials coordinate support for affected families.

Nine Indian nationals died in a road accident near Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The Indian consulate is providing support to the families. A helpline is available.

Dubai: At least 15 people, including nine Indian nationals, were killed in a tragic road accident near Jizan in western Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to media reports. The Indian Consulate in Jeddah confirmed the tragedy,