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Fatal accident in Adam: 3 GCC nationals dead, 12 injured

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Three people died and 13 others were injured after three vehicles collided around 8pm near Qarn Al Ala m, Adam on Tuesday.


As per the reports, two Emiratis nationals died on the spot following the accident which was a result of the attempt to overtake from the wrong side. A Saudi woman died later as per the sources.


Both vehicles caught fire after ramming into each other while one of the vehicles then crashed into another car which had Omanis on board.


As per the reports from the UAE media, The vehicle from the Emirates was carrying six persons from the same family and two of them were burned to death.


The other Saudis travellers suffered minor to moderate injuries.


All the injured victims were rushed to hospitals and further investigations into the causes are going on.


It may be noted that the Royal Oman Police has started a special safety campaign for motorists using the Adam-Thumrait road in the backdrop of increasing number of fatal accidents on the stretch.


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