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Kerala family loses two members in Saudi road accident on Sunday

Rahana and her daughter Nehala from Kerala lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night. They were on their way back to Qatar after completing Umrah. This heartbreaking incident happened on the express highway near Dhalm and has profoundly impacted their community in Rangattur, close to Kuttippuram.

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Jul 6, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
Kerala family loses two members in Saudi road accident on Sunday

Key Takeaways

  • Rahana and her daughter Nehala tragically died in a road accident in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night.
  • The accident occurred on the express highway connecting Taif and Riyadh, about 200 kilometers from Riyadh.
  • Four other family members, including Rahana's husband, were injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
  • The family had traveled from Qatar to Makkah by road to complete their Umrah pilgrimage.
  • Rahana and Nehala's deaths have deeply affected their community in Rangattur, near Kuttippuram.

A family from Kerala faced tragedy when two members died in a car crash in Saudi Arabia Sunday evening. Rahana and her daughter Nehala were returning to Qatar after their pilgrimage.

The crash happened on highway linking Taif and Riyadh,near Dhalm,about 200 kilometers from Riyadh. They were in their vehicle at time of collision.

Four other relatives were injured. Rahana's husband, Thekkepeediyakkal Abdul Latheef, two other daughters, and a grandchild were taken to a local hospital quickly for treatment.

This family,living in Qatar for long time, had driven to Makkah for religious observance. Loss of Rahana and Nehala hits hard in their community in Rangattur,near Kuttippuram, where they were beloved. How the family will cope with such a blow…

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