Haji from Jammu region died in a road accident in the holy city of Medina on Wednesday morning, said reports.

The pilgrims was identified as Shamas din Wani (Cover number JKF-13844-2-0) of Bankoot, Banihal was crushed to death by a speeding vehicle near Masjid Nabvi early today morning.

He was shifted to Ansar Hospital Medina where doctors declared him dead on arrival.