Five Pakistani Hajj pilgrims die near Makkah

MAKKAH: Five Pakistani Hajj pilgrims of a family died in a road mishap in Jamoom near Makkah, Geo News reported.

According to sources, the vehicle of the Hujjaj rammed into electric pole in Jamoom, some 150 kilometers from Makkah, resulting five Pakistani Hajj pilgrims of a family including three women died. The vehicle was completely burnt in the incident.

According to Pakistani Hajj Medical Mission, the deceased belong to camp 92 and hailed from Shaikhupura.

Their burial will take place in Makkah, today (Sunday).