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Five female teachers and their driver perished in a tragic accident on Saudi Arabia's Taif-Riyadh highway on Thursday morning. The vehicle carrying the educators was involved in a collision with another car in the Mecca region, while they were en route to Hailan Elementary and Intermediate School, situated northwest of Al Muwayh governorate.

One of the teachers was pregnant, as revealed by a relative. The driver succumbed to injuries at the scene, resulting in a death toll of six. The group had embarked on a daily journey of over 400 kilometers round trip to reach the school, showcasing the significant distances some teachers cover when assigned to schools beyond their hometowns.

Emergency services arrived promptly at the site, and the victims were transported to Al Muwayh Hospital for medical attention. The National Transport Safety Center has launched an investigation following a report of a collision involving two vehicles on the highway, with preliminary information suggesting six fatalities. A dedicated investigation team is now collaborating with relevant authorities to ascertain the precise circumstances of the crash and gather the necessary data for a thorough inquiry.