Riyadh, March 28: 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. Saudi Aramco to Invest Billions in Chinese Petrochemicals.

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. Ukrainian Air Force Shoots Downs 12 Iranian-Made Shahed Drones Launched by Russia.

Bus Carrying Umrah Pilgrims Met With Horrific Accident

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

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