Fire Breaks out at Haramain Rail Station in Saudi Arabia, 5 Injured

A fire broke out in the Haramain high-speed rail station in Jeddah. (SPA)
A fire broke out in the Haramain high-speed rail station in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Fire Breaks out at Haramain Rail Station in Saudi Arabia, 5 Injured

A fire broke out in the Haramain high-speed rail station in Jeddah. (SPA)
A fire broke out in the Haramain high-speed rail station in Jeddah. (SPA)

A fire broke out in the Haramain high-speed rail station in Saudi Arabia's coastal city of Jeddah, the country's civil defense service said on Sunday.

Five people were taken to hospital, the Makkah regional government said.

It added that 16 medical teams were working at the scene.

The 6.7 billion euro ($7.3 billion), 450 km (280 mile) Haramain Railway linking the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, with the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah, was opened in September last year.



King Salman, Crown Prince Condole US President on Victims of New Orleans Terrorist Incident

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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King Salman, Crown Prince Condole US President on Victims of New Orleans Terrorist Incident

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of condolences to US President Joe Biden on the victims of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques said: "We have learned of the news of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans, resulting in deaths and injuries. As we condemn this heinous act, we express to Your Excellency, the families of the victims, and the friendly people of the United States of America our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
According to SPA, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has also sent a cable of condolences to Biden, saying: "I have learned of the news of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans, resulting in deaths and injuries. As I condemn this act, I express to Your Excellency, and the US friendly people my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.”