VIDEO: 20 Killed, 29 Injured in Bus Accident in Saudi Arabia

At least 20 people have been killed and 29 injured in a road traffic accident in the Asir province of southwestern Saudi Arabia, according to Kommersant news.

The accident occurred due to a malfunctioning brake. Losing control, the bus collided with a passenger vehicle, overturned, and caught fire. The injured have been transported to the hospital, with many suffering severe burns.

The bus was en route to Mecca from the city of Hamis Mushait in Asir province.