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Times of Oman
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Work on Izki-Nizwa Dual Carriageway road project begins
Izki: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology has commenced the implementation of Izki-Nizwa Dual Carriageway road project, spanning 32.2 kilometres. The project starts at the southern Qarut roundabout in the Wilayat of Izki, passes through the Niyabat of Barka Al Mouz, and ends in the Farq area of the Wilayat of Nizwa, with a total cost of approximately OMR47 million. The project includes several roundabouts, traffic signals, a vehicle underpass to enhance traffic flow, and the conversion of all surface crossings into box culverts to ensure uninterrupted traffic during wadi flooding.
Times of Oman
02-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Izki school bus accident: Boys aged 6, 9 and 10 killed
Muscat: Three boys aged 6, 9, and 10 were killed in a devastating bus collision that occurred in Izki on Wednesday morning, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said. Speaking to Times of Oman, the ROP added that the 20-year-old bus driver also died in the accident, which took place at 7:44 a.m. 'While the driver was travelling from the Qalat Al Awamer area towards Izki, the vehicle swerved to the right upon reaching the accident site, collided with a lamppost, then veered off the road and caught fire,' the ROP said. Two children with moderate injuries were taken to Izki Hospital, while six children with moderate injuries and five with severe injuries were transferred to Nizwa Reference Hospital. Younis Al Mandhari, the representative of the Wilayat of Izki in the Shura Council, said: 'The causes of the accident are still unknown and have not yet been published by the Royal Oman Police. The road where the accident occurred is paved, smooth, and passable, with no apparent issues.' He added: 'The accident happened when the bus hit a fixed object — a lamppost — and then overturned below the elevated road. Three deaths have been confirmed so far, in addition to the bus driver. Twelve people were injured with varying degrees of severity. Six of them, who sustained serious injuries, were transferred to Nizwa Hospital, while the rest with moderate to minor injuries were taken to Izki Hospital.' 'The passengers on the bus were schoolchildren from kindergarten to fourth grade at a private school,' he noted. The Ministry of Health responded promptly to the incident, intensifying efforts to treat the injured at both Nizwa and Izki hospitals. It also activated its emergency response plan and coordinated with relevant departments to manage the situation effectively. Nizwa Hospital received one black (deceased) case, four red (critical) cases, and seven yellow (serious) cases. Izki Hospital received three black (deceased) cases and three green (minor) cases. The Ministry of Health extended its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
Khaleej Times
02-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Oman: 3 children, driver killed after bus flips in collision incident
Four people were killed after a bus carrying children crashed in Oman, the Sultanate's police announced on Wednesday, July 2. The tragic incident took place when a bus rolled over after colliding with a stationary object in Al-Rusaiss area of the Izki Governorate. The bus driver along with three children have died in the accident, according to preliminary information during the investigation. Meanwhile, 12 children are said to have sustained various injuries.
Times of Oman
02-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Tragic bus collision claims lives of driver, children in Izki
Muscat: A devastating bus collision occurred today in the Al-Rusais area in Izki, involving a bus carrying a number of children. The incident saw the bus collide with a stationary object and subsequently roll over. Preliminary information indicates a tragic outcome, with the death of the bus driver and three children confirmed. Additionally, 12 children sustained various injuries as a result of the accident. Further details regarding the incident and the condition of the injured children are awaited.
