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| 2019 Medina bus crash | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 16 October 2019 Approximately 7:00 PM local time |
| Location | Near Medina, Saudi Arabia |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Statistics | |
| Bus | 1 chartered bus |
| Deaths | 35 |
| Injured | 4 |
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