 French killed in Saudi shooting
At least three French nationals have been shot dead in Saudi Arabia, say diplomatic and media reports.
Saudi sources told the BBC that police were treating the incident as a "terrorist attack".
The shooting happened near the ruins of Madain Saleh, in north-western Saudi Arabia, which is popular with tourists.
Saudi TV said the victims were part of group of French nationals, some of whom were Muslims heading to the holy city of Mecca on a pilgrimage.
Major General Mansour al-Turki said two men were killed instantly as they rested at the side of the road and came under fire from gunmen.
Another died later in hospital and a fourth was in serious condition, he said.
Some women and children were also part of the group, but were not hurt, he added.
A French diplomatic source, quoted by the French news agency AFP, said an unknown number of attackers "machine-gunned them while they got out [of their vehicle] to go for a walk".
(BBC News)
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