MQM leader Rauf Siddiqui and wife injured in Saudi Arabia car crash

Senior Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader and former Sindh minister Rauf Siddiqui and his wife have been injured in a car accident in Saudi Arabia.

According to media reports, the accident occurred while Siddiqui was travelling with his family from Makkah to Madinah to perform Umrah.

The vehicle reportedly met with an accident near Masjid Quba, close to Madinah. Following the incident, Siddiqui and his wife were shifted to a hospital for medical treatment.

The incident was confirmed by family members, who said the couple had sustained injuries in the accident.

What happened during the journey?

Siddiqui was visiting Saudi Arabia with his family for the Umrah pilgrimage when the accident occurred.

According to reports, the family was travelling by road between the two holy cities when their vehicle was involved in the crash.

The injured couple were taken to a nearby medical facility, identified in local media reports as Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital in Madinah, where they received treatment.

What is the family's current condition?

Reports quoting family sources said Siddiqui and his wife were receiving medical attention and were out of danger.

Their children reportedly escaped the accident without injuries and remained safe.

Further details about the exact cause of the accident and the nature of the injuries have not been officially disclosed.

The incident has drawn attention from political circles and supporters of the MQM leader, with people expressing concern over the family's health and wishing them a speedy recovery.