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Six British citizens dead after road accident in Saudi Arabia

Six British citizens dead after road accident in Saudi Arabia
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The group had left Mecca when the tragic accident occurred

The tragedy was confirmed by the British Foreign Office this afternoon.

There have been unconfirmed reports a seventh Briton has also died. Several others are injured.

The accident occurred yesterday as the group travelled from Mecca and Medina.

The victims include four members of family from Manchester. A baby boy and his grandmother has died. His mother and two other young siblings are injuried.

A couple, aged in their sixties from Glasgow, have also died in the tragic crash.

There were 12 people travelling in the minibus at the time of the accident.

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The group were travelling from Mecca to Medina when the accident took place

The Glasgow victims' mosque posted a tribute online, revealing the group had travelled to Mecca for the Umrah pilgrimage.

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The Home Office said: "We are supporting the families of six British people who have sadly died following a road accident in Saudi Arabia.

“We are also helping several more British nationals who were injured in the crash. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families at this very difficult time.”

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