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Six killed and 18 injured in multi-vehicle road crash in Oman

Six people were killed and 18 others injured in a multi-vehicle road crash in northern Oman on Friday night, police have confirmed. Royal Oman Police said eight of the injured were in critical condition after the incident in Al Mahal area of Samail, about 50km from Muscat. The force expressed its condolences to the victims in a statement on Saturday. The cause of the crash, which is understood to…

Six killed and 18 injured in multi-vehicle road crash in Oman

A tragic multi-vehicle road accident claimed six lives and left 18 people injured in northern Oman on Friday night, according to police reports. The incident occurred in the Al Mahal area of Samail, roughly 50 kilometers from Muscat. Royal Oman Police confirmed the fatalities and injuries, and expressed their deepest condolences to the victims' families in a statement released on Saturday.

The cause of the crash, which involved a truck and several other vehicles, is currently under investigation. Police have not provided further details about the circumstances surrounding the accident. Samail, a picturesque region in Oman's Al Dakhiliyah province, is nestled amidst towering mountains and a vast valley. The area is home to approximately 40,000 residents, distributed across numerous villages and towns.

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