A Maldivian woman on pilgrimage in Mecca with the Zaeema group died on Tuesday when she was hit by a car, according to a report in Haveeru.
56 year-old Aminath Adam from Dhidhoo in Haa Alif Atoll was taken to King Abdul Azeez Hospital but died during treatment for serious injuries she sustained while trying to cross the road.
The Islamic Ministry said the driver of the vehicle was in custody of the Saudi police and the matter was being investigated.