20 killed, several injured as bus carrying pilgrims crashes in Saudi Arabia

At least 20 people were killed when a packed bus hit a bridge, overturned and burst into flames in southwestern Saudi Arabia on Monday, Saudi state media reported.

Al-Ekhbariya TV said 29 other people were injured in the crash and aired footage showing the charred remains of the bus. It said the crash occurred when the vehicle's brakes failed in southwestern Asir province bordering Yemen.

The crash occurred during the first week of Ramzan when the faithful fasted from dawn to dusk. Many people travel to enjoy nightly feasts with family and friends during the Muslim holy month.

Passengers on board belogned from different nationalities but the specifications of those killed have not been released yet. 

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(With inputs from PTI)