Tragedy struck in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as a student was fatally struck by a car driven by a fellow schoolmate. The incident occurred in the Al Rashidiya 2 district of Mecca, involving students from the same school complex.

The victim, a student at an intermediate school, was walking home after the school day when the accident transpired. He was hit by the car driven by a high school student. The collision resulted in severe injuries, and the student was rushed to a local hospital. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and passed away.

Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the accident took place on a street near the educational complex after the high school student's car swerved and collided with the victim.

Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic incident. This incident has cast a somber shadow over the beginning of the new school year in Saudi Arabia, which commenced on August 20 after a two-month summer break.