Flying object causes crash in Bahla killing one person
In a tragic accident that occurred in Dakhiliyah Governorate on Wednesday morning, an Omani was killed and three others were seriously injured when their vehicle lost control while trying to avoid debris that flew off the back of a pickup truck in front.
The accident has highlighted the risks posed by poorly secured goods and material carried in vehicles, among other dangers that motorists face when imperiled by flying objects or debris.
According to the Royal Oman Police (ROP) , the offending object was a large piece of shop-front signage that slid off the back of the pickup.
It caused the driver of the car following just behind to suddenly swerve his vehicle in a bid to avoid hitting the object.
The incident occurred in the Al Dhabaniya-Bahla part of the governorate, the ROP said, adding that the injured were rushed to Nizwa Hospital.
“Lives can be saved and injuries prevented if we pay heed to the importance of fastening cargo and goods safely and securely when transporting them in open vehicles,” an official source said, adding that the law prescribes stringent penalties if negligence and neglect result in potential hazards for road users.
Article 113 of the Executive Regulations of the Traffic Law in Oman states: (i) The cargo load shall be securely fastened without any risk of coming loose or falling off during the journey; the fastening materials or tools should be durable and effective in keeping the cargo securely in place. (2) Carriage of the load shall not result in any hazards to road users