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Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Tragedy in Oman: School bus crash kills driver and three students, leaves twelve injured
The school bus collided with a lamppost before overturning, resulting in the deaths of the driver and three students, and injuring twelve others (Representative Image) On Wednesday morning, a devastating school bus accident in the Al Rusaiss area of Izki, located in Oman's Dakhliyah Governorate, claimed the lives of four individuals, including three young schoolchildren—and left twelve others injured. The incident has raised serious concerns about road safety, especially for children commuting to school. Details of the Accident According to an official statement by the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the accident occurred around 7:44 a.m. when a school bus carrying children from kindergarten to fourth grade collided with a stationary object and overturned. The driver of the bus, aged 20, was pronounced dead at the scene alongside three boys aged 6, 9, and 10. The ROP described the sequence of events in an interview with Times of Oman : '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.' Emergency responders arrived quickly to the scene, where the overturned bus and scattered debris partially blocked the roadway. They provided immediate assistance and transferred the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Honda SP160: Now with More Power and Style Honda Learn More Undo Injuries and Hospital Response Twelve schoolchildren sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe. The Ministry of Health acted swiftly, activating its emergency response plan and coordinating with local hospitals to handle the influx of patients. Nizwa Reference Hospital received: 1 deceased (black case) 4 critical (red cases) 7 serious (yellow cases) Izki Hospital received: 3 deceased (black cases) 3 minor injuries (green cases) Among the injured, two children with moderate injuries were taken to Izki Hospital, while six with moderate injuries and five with severe injuries were transported to Nizwa Reference Hospital for more advanced care. The Ministry of Health expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a swift recovery. Local Reactions and Investigation Younis Al Mandhari, the representative of the Wilayat of Izki in the Shura Council, told local media: '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 further explained, '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 Royal Oman Police released a formal statement extending condolences to the families and affirming that investigations are ongoing to 'uncover the full details behind the accident.' Road Safety Concerns in Oman This tragic event has reignited concerns about road safety in Oman, particularly regarding the safety of school transportation. Despite notable improvements in infrastructure and enforcement of traffic laws across the country, this accident highlights persistent challenges in protecting young passengers on the road. Authorities have pledged to examine all factors involved in the crash to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Muscat Daily
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Muscat Daily
ROP wins International Road Federation award
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Athens, Greece – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has earned international recognition by securing first place in the prestigious International Road Federation (IRF) Awards under the Road Safety category. The accolade was awarded during a ceremony held in Athens, Greece, and acknowledges the ROP's innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies to enhance traffic safety across the sultanate. Brigadier Eng Ali Suleim al Falahi, Director General of Traffic, accepted the award on behalf of ROP, marking a significant milestone in Oman's journey toward intelligent transportation systems. The winning initiative highlights ROP's collaboration with Huawei Oman to develop and implement advanced traffic management solutions. These include AI-powered monitoring systems, real-time accident data analysis, and scientific identification of high-risk road zones. The integration of smart systems has contributed to a measurable decline in road accidents and improved emergency response efficiency. The IRF Awards, presented annually by one of the world's leading transport infrastructure bodies, honour outstanding contributions that promote road safety and infrastructure development globally. The ROP's success places Oman among countries recognised for leveraging technology to address critical public safety challenges.
Observer
a day ago
- Automotive
- Observer
ROP wins International Road Federation Award
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has won first place in the International Road Federation (IRF) Awards under the Road Safety category, recognising its advanced efforts in enhancing traffic safety through smart technologies and data analysis. The award specifically acknowledges ROP's use of artificial intelligence in traffic management, implemented in collaboration with Huawei Oman. Brigadier Eng Ali bin Suleim al Falahi, Director-General of Traffic, accepted the award on behalf of ROP during the ceremony held in Athens. This achievement reflects ROP's pioneering initiatives in developing intelligent traffic monitoring systems, accident data analysis and AI-powered solutions to identify and scientifically address high-risk road areas. These efforts have contributed to reducing accident rates and improving response efficiency, in line with the Sultanate of Oman's commitment to achieving Oman Vision 2040 objectives. The IRF Awards – presented annually by the world's leading transportation infrastructure organisation – recognise projects and initiatives that demonstrate tangible impact in developing and improving global road networks and safety standards. — ONA
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Times of Oman
Citizen arrested for rental fraud in Muscat
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced the arrest of an individual for defrauding a group of people by publishing fake advertisements offering homes, apartments, and rest houses for rent in various governorates. In a statement, the ROP said: "Muscat Governorate Police Command arrested a citizen for defrauding a group of individuals by publishing fake advertisements offering homes, apartments, and rest houses for rent in various governorates. He then received bank transfers from beneficiaries as down payments to confirm reservations. Legal procedures are being completed."
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Climate
- Times of Oman
ROP urges motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged motorists to drive cautiously due to active winds in desert areas across the across the Sultanate of Oman. ROP said in a statement :" For road users in desert areas across the country, active winds are expected to cause sand accumulation and reduced visibility due to rising dust. Please be careful and cautious."
