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Oman: 3 killed, 1 critically injured in horrific truck crash
Emergency teams provided medical aid at the scene before transporting the injured victim to a nearby hospital for urgent care
- PUBLISHED: Sun 3 Aug 2025, 12:39 PM UPDATED: Sun 3 Aug 2025, 12:50 PM
Three people were killed and another critically injured in an accident in a horrific crash between two trucks in the Al Rahba area of Ibri Wilayat in Oman's Al Dhahirah Governorate.
According to the Sultanate's Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, emergency teams provided medical aid at the scene before transporting the injured victim to a nearby hospital for urgent care.
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This latest incident adds to a string of recent road accidents across Oman. Just one day ago, an Omani citizen lost his life in a tragic accident in the Sultanate. The incident took place after two vehicles crashed in Thumrait on Saturday, a small town and wilayat located in Dhofar in southern Oman.
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An Emirati family on August 2 also suffered a devastating loss when the father was killed in a fatal accident on Haima Road. The victim’s son confirmed the heartbreaking news to Khaleej Times.
Five people were killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road in Dhofar Governorate at 7am on July 11.
Meanwhile on July 2, four people were killed after a bus carrying children rolled over after colliding with a stationary object in Al-Rusaiss area of the Izki Governorate. The bus driver along with three children died in the accident.
With travel increasing during the Khareef season, it is crucial for drivers to be more wary of the roads.
Here are some tips residents can follow:
Drivers should ensure their vehicles are in excellent condition.
Tyres must have good grip and brakes should be responsive, especially given the slippery, rain-soaked roads.
Visibility often drops due to fog and mist, so using fog lights and low beams, instead of high beams is crucial.
The misty roads in Dhofar can be deceptive, and it's common to encounter livestock such as cows, goats, and camels crossing unexpectedly, particularly near rural farms.
Some turns along the route are narrow and sharply curved, making it essential to slow down even if the speed limit allows 80kmph.
