Lone survivor of Saudi Arabia bus accident returns home

The 24-year-old Mohammed Abdul Shoeb, the sole survivor of the bus crash that killed 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad, arrived in the city on Tuesday, December 2, after completing medical treatment in Saudi Arabia.

Shoeb reached Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at 10:30 am on an IndiGo Airlines flight. He was accompanied by his elder brother Mohammed Sameer and Haj Committee employee Mohammad Masood, who assisted him throughout the journey.

At RGIA, Shoeb



appeared emotional as family members received him. Responding to reporters, he said he was recovering and briefly described the crash. An oil tanker came from behind and hit us. It all happened within five minutes.

He also expressed gratitude to those who supported him, “I thank Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, : All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM MLA Majid Hussain and everyone who helped me and my family. I am very grateful.”