Khareef season: Omani authorities issue safety tips for travelling to Dhofar after crash
While the rains bring cooler temperatures and helps create unforgettable moments, it can also bring about safety hazards, particularly near water bodies. Stressing the need to exercise caution, Omani police shared safety tips for those travelling to Dhofar:
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Do not park your vehicle in unsafe places, such as near slopes. This puts your life and the lives of others at risk. Be responsible and stay away from dangerous locations.
Never leave children unattended near ponds and bodies of water, as even a moment of inattention can cost you
Keep the vehicles clean, and avoid dirty cars. Do not obscure the plate number, as owners can be held legally accountable for this
Passengers must not lean out of the window or roof of the car while driving recklessly; this can also expose you to legal accountability.
In a tragic accident in early July, a multi-vehicle collision in Dhofar killed 5 people, including two Omanis and three Emiratis who were from the same family. The crash injured eleven others, including two Omanis and nine Emirati citizens of which five are children.
The Emirati family members who died in the crash are a couple, and the wife's mother. The couple's eight-month-old daughter was hospitalised in Oman.
The family had travelled to Salalah for a summer break, but the tragic accident occurred just 12 hours after they left the UAE.
After the collision, UAE travellers spoke to Khaleej Times, sharing precautions to take while planning the journey, such as ensuring the vehicle is in good condition.
They also shared safety advice for driving through the tricky terrain, such as checking fuel levels, and driving at a speed lower than the speed limit in some areas.
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