One of the pilgrims to the 2013 Hajj in Saudi Arabia is reported to have died in Medina, CEOAFRICA.com gathered.

According to the announcement made by the Jigawa State Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji Sani Alhasan, Hajiya Safiya Musa, 58, died in a ghastly motor accident, shortly before the departure of her contingents for Mecca. She was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross a road in Medina after prayer.

The executive secretary noted that the deceased died in the hospital where she was rushed to after the accident.

It was gathered that her family has been informed about the incident.