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Four members of an Indian family from Kerala were killed in a fatal road accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday evening.
The victims were identified as Abdul Jaleel, 52; his mother, Maimunath Kakkengal, 73; his wife, Thasna Thodengal, 40; and their 14-year-old son, Aadhil Jaleel. The family hailed from Vellila, near Manjeri, in Kerala.
According to reports, the accident occurred around 6 p.m. as the family was travelling back to Jeddah after performing Umrah in Makkah. Their vehicle reportedly collided with a truck along the route, resulting in their deaths.
Authorities in Saudi Arabia are said to be handling the necessary procedures, while efforts are ongoing to inform and support the bereaved family back home.
