Muscat: Three people have been killed following a collision between two vehicles on the Muscat-Salalah road, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said on Tuesday.
The accident took place on the Adam - Haima road towards Haima and Salalah.
Traffic has been disrupted on the main road, eyewitnesses on the road informed.
Police aviation also carried out the transfer of three people in critical condition to Nizwa Reference Hospital after they were injured in the same accident.
It may be noted that speed has been the reason for 198 of the 371 deaths due to road accidents reported in 2020, followed by negligence (56), according to ROP.
Visitors are flocking to Dhofar to enjoy the Khareef season with Salalah clocking temperatures in the twenties. While it is an ideal time to head to the governorate to beat the stress of the pandemic, one should take note of the timings of night lockdown, follow Covid protocol and ensure safe driving while enjoying the season.
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