Seven Bangladeshis, including a child, were killed and 15 others were injured in a road accident in the Jizan area of Saudi Arabia. The victims and injured belong to multiple families from Ukhia, Chakaria, and Teknaf areas of Cox's Bazar. All the deceased are from Chakaria upazila and were associated with Saudi Arabia's 'Al Abeer Cold Store Trading Company'.
The accident occurred when a truck hit their bus from behind while returning from Madinah to Jeddah on Saturday early morning, or around 2:00 AM on October 7. The Bangladesh Consulate in Jeddah confirmed this information.
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