Bus crash injures 10 Indonesian hajj pilgrims in Madinah

A bus carrying Indonesian hajj pilgrims from groups SUB-02 and JKS-01 crashed in Madinah on April 28, 2026, local time. Nine pilgrims and one KBIHU staff member suffered light injuries. Moh. Hasan Afandi, head of Public Relations at Kemenhaj, warned Hajj and Umrah Guidance Groups to coordinate better and prioritize safety.

The accident occurred on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) morning local time in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Light injuries affected seven pilgrims from group JKS-01, two from SUB-02, and one KBIHU staff member.

Moh. Hasan Afandi issued the warning to Media Center Haji (MCH) staff on Wednesday (April 29, 2026). "All KBIHU must coordinate with officials, comply with regulations, and prioritize pilgrim safety in every activity," he said.

He prohibited non-worship activities harming pilgrims, including unauthorized extra fees. "We emphasize no offers outside worship purposes, no additional collections, and all activities must coordinate with officials. Violations will face strict sanctions up to license revocation," Hasan stated.

The government facilitates coordinated visits to Masjid Quba, Masjid Qiblatain, and Jabal Uhud under official supervision.

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