2 Keralam nurses among 5 killed in Saudi road accident

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What happened

In a heartbreaking incident, Jaicymol Mathew and Jobina Johny, nurses from Kottayam, perished in a car accident in Saudi Arabia.

The fatal crash occurred while they were shopping with two Tamil Nadu colleagues, leading to the vehicle overturning near Rania.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:12:24 UTC.

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