Kuwait Airways worker killed in freak accident
KUWAIT: A Kuwait Airways ground technician died in an accident reported at Kuwait International Airport on Monday, the airline announced. The incident happened while the worker was towing a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft at Terminal 4, Kuwait Airways posted on its Twitter account. It did not explain how the accident happened. An investigation was opened to determine the cause of the accident, the carrier noted.
Fatal crash
A Kuwaiti man succumbed to his wounds when his vehicle flipped over on Salmi Road. Forensics and the coroner arrived at the scene and recovered the body. An investigation was opened to reveal the cause of the crash, Al-Rai reported.
Ramadan violations
Director of NGOs and Foundations Huda Al-Rashid said five citations were issued for violating rules of donation collection on the first night of the holy month of Ramadan by inspection teams formed to monitor the 16th project to collect donations. The team is formed by the social affairs, commerce, awqaf, interior and municipality ministries, reported Al-Rai.
Firemen greeted
Director General of Kuwait Fire Service Directorate Lt Gen Khalid Al-Mikrad visited the Abdullah Port, Um Al-Haiman, Nuwaiseeb, Wafra and Kout fire stations south of the country to greet firemen on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Fishermen deported
Deputy Director of the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources Marzouq AlAzmi said the interior ministry agreed with the authority to deport 12 Egyptian fishermen for fleeing from its patrols in Kuwait Bay since the start of 2019.
Pedestrian mugged
Four persons beat up and mugged a Bangladeshi man in Mahboula, as they took his mobile phone and KD 120 before escaping. A police source said the victim went to the police station with bruises visible on his body.
Drug possession
Hawally police arrested two Kuwaitis - one sentenced two years in jail - and both had drugs on them. A police patrol noticed the two seemed confused while driving, so their car was pulled over. When their IDs were checked, the passenger was found to be wanted to serve a two-year jail sentence on drugs charges. Drugs were found in the car. Separately, a Kuwaiti man was taken to the Drugs Control General Department after he collided with trees and traffic signs, and was found under the influence of drugs. Police found drugs and drug paraphernalia in the car.