{
  "id": 4173343,
  "title": "Six killed and 18 injured in multi-vehicle road crash in Oman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/six-killed-and-18-injured-in-multi-vehicle-road-crash-in-oman-4173343",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T10:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/29/six-killed-and-18-injured-in-multi-vehicle-road-crash-in-oman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A multi-vehicle road crash in northern Oman resulted in six fatalities and 18 injuries on Friday night, according to the Royal Oman Police. The incident occurred in the Al Mahal area of Samail, situated approximately 50 kilometers from Muscat. Eight injured individuals were reported to be in critical condition. The police expressed condolences to the victims on Saturday. The collision, involving a truck and several other vehicles, is currently under investigation. Specific details about the crash remain undisclosed by the authorities. Samail, a picturesque region within Al Dakhiliyah province, is characterized by its towering mountains and expansive valley. The area is home to around 40,000 residents, distributed across numerous villages and towns.",
  "summary": "A multi-vehicle road crash in northern Oman claimed the lives of six individuals and left 18 others injured on Friday night, according to reports from The National Business. The incident occurred in the Al Mahal area of Samail, situated approximately 50km from Muscat. Among the injured, eight individuals are reported to be in critical condition. Royal Oman Police expressed condolences to the victims in a statement released on Saturday, and the cause of the crash, which reportedly involved a truck and several other vehicles, is currently under investigation. The Samail area, known for its scenic beauty and rugged mountainous terrain, is home to a population of about 40,000 people spread across numerous villages and towns.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Six killed and 18 injured in multi-vehicle road crash in Oman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/six-killed-and-18-injured-in-multi-vehicle-road-crash-in-oman",
        "published": "2026-08-29T10:58:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Steel-coil truck triggered deadly 15-vehicle Samail crash, Oman police say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/steel-coil-truck-triggered-deadly-15-vehicle-samail-crash-oman-police",
        "published": "2026-08-29T14:34:45.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}