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Two killed, three injured in collision on Oman's Sultan Said bin Taimur Road
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Two killed, three injured in collision on Oman's Sultan Said bin Taimur Road

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Two people died and three were injured in a collision between two vehicles on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road in Oman.
  • The Royal Oman Police reported the accident and conducted a medical evacuation for one injured individual.
  • Authorities urge motorists to drive cautiously on the road, which has seen a series of serious accidents.

A serious road traffic collision on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road in Oman resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to three others. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) confirmed the incident involved two vehicles traveling towards the Wilayat of Mirbat.

The ROP Air Wing was deployed to medically evacuate one of the injured individuals, who was of Asian nationality, to Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah for urgent treatment. Emergency response teams were present at the scene, providing immediate medical assistance before the injured were transferred for further care.

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the specific cause of the crash. This incident marks the latest in a string of severe road accidents reported on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road. The ROP continues to emphasize the importance of caution for motorists, urging them to adhere to speed limits and avoid risky driving behaviors, especially on long-distance routes.

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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.