A tragic hit-and-run incident in northwestern Saudi Arabia has resulted in the death of one Filipina healthcare worker and left two others with serious injuries, prompting an urgent response from Philippine authorities. The accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 31st, in Tabuk’s Muruj Al Amir district as the three nurses were returning home after shopping at a local mall.
According to the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Jeddah, the victims were struck by a speeding vehicle while crossing a wide roadway adjacent to Tabuk Park Mall at approximately 1:00 AM. All three nurses, employed by a major medical clinic in Tabuk, were rendered unconscious immediately upon impact and transported via ambulance to King Khalid Hospital.
The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed Wednesday that one nurse remained unresponsive upon arrival at the medical facility and subsequently succumbed to her injuries. The two surviving nurses regained consciousness the following day, February 1st, with one requiring transfer to a specialized medical facility in Riyadh for advanced surgical intervention.
Saudi authorities apprehended the motorist allegedly responsible after an attempted escape. The driver currently remains under investigation by local law enforcement officials.
The DMW has initiated comprehensive support measures, including facilitating the repatriation of the deceased’s remains and assisting family members with necessary documentation. Next of kin for all affected individuals have been formally notified of the incident.
The Philippine government continues to monitor the medical condition of the injured nurses while coordinating with Saudi officials regarding the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.