Salalah road death toll reaches 26

Staff Reporter MUSCAT: A collision on Monday morning left two people dead, and increased the Salalah death toll to 26 in just under nine weeks.

The accident occurred along the Haima road killing two people, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) confirmed.

Daryl Hardie from Safety First believes that although the government is implementing great measures to increase road safety, it is still the driver’s responsibility.

“It’s a very hazardous road. The decisions made on that road are affecting themselves and others, whether it’s from neglect or speeding. Historically, around the world, this has been dealt by making drivers super aware with large signs warning them, or having the police around every corner,” Hardie said.

“The government is going to implement great measures to improve safety on the road. Until then, we need people to just slow down and be aware. The sheer number of fatalities on that road should be an alert for both drivers and the authorities,” he added.

Last weekend, eight people were killed in another car crash in Haima.