Khaberni - Grief loomed over social media in Saudi Arabia following the announcement of the death of the content creator Abdullah bin Mardaa Al Aatef Al Qahtani, known as "Abu Marda", due to a severe car accident that occurred on Thursday in the Hail region.
Thousands of followers mourned the deceased, who had achieved widespread fame on social media platforms, especially Snapchat, due to his entertaining content and closeness to the audience.
According to initial information, "Abu Marda" was traveling in a car with his friend known as "Abu Hosa" and another person during a routine filming tour west of Hail city, in preparation for new content, before their vehicle was involved in a severe traffic accident.
The collision resulted in the death of Abu Marda at the scene, due to severe injuries to the head and body, while "Abu Hosa" was transferred to King Khalid University Hospital, where he is undergoing urgent surgical operations in the intensive care unit due to serious injuries to the chest and limbs, while the third passenger suffered various injuries.
The traffic department in the Hail region announced in an official statement that the accident caused one death and two injuries, confirming that legal procedures related to the incident are being completed.
Social media users actively interacted with the news, expressing their deep sadness and shock, and praying for mercy for the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured.
Who is "Abu Marda"?
Abdullah bin Marda Al Qahtani, one of the most prominent content creators in Saudi Arabia, has achieved significant spreading through Snapchat with comedic videos and local daily life clips.
His frequent appearances were often linked with a group of platform celebrities, most notably "Abu Hosa", "Abu Ajeeb", and "Dakhil", which helped expand his follower base within Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region in general.
