"The bus was following the planned route when the accident occurred at dawn The accident sparked the Jordanians’ sympathy, as they prayed for the passengers’ speedy recovery

The joy of Jordanian pilgrims, who had bid farewell to their families with hearts directed towards the Holy Lands, was interrupted as the breaths and hearts of their relatives held tight at the occurrence of the accident on Wednesday morning, with prayers for their speedy recovery.

The accident, described as horrifying on social media, sparked waves of concern and sympathy among Jordanians, who followed news of their loved ones with intense anxiety.

In detail, a bus carrying 34 Jordanian pilgrims was involved in a traffic accident in the early hours of dawn during their journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, resulting in several injuries among the passengers.

"Following the planned route" Sanan Al-Majali, Director of Media at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Holy Sites, revealed that the bus met the accident in an area before reaching the city of Sakaka. He explained that the bus was following its planned route before the accident occurred, which caused great concern among the pilgrims and their families, while Saudi authorities rushed to provide first aid.

Medical outcome for the injured Al-Majali confirmed that 11 people were injured in the accident, including two in moderate condition suffering from fractures and receiving the necessary treatment, while the remaining nine were in good condition and miraculously survived what could have been a more serious impact.

Urgent measures to continue the journey To manage the repercussions of the accident, the authorized transport company, in coordination with the Ministry of Awqaf, immediately sent a replacement bus to transport the uninjured pilgrims and those cleared to leave the hospital, allowing them to continue their journey to Mecca and Medina to perform the Umrah rituals as planned.

Continuous follow-up and care for the pilgrims Al-Majali concluded by emphasizing that the Ministry of Awqaf is monitoring the accident moment by moment, in coordination with the Jordanian embassy and consulate in Saudi Arabia, in addition to the Saudi security and medical authorities, ensuring that all necessary care is provided to the injured and that the remaining pilgrims can continue their journey safely until their return home.