Indian expat killed, 9 others injured after vehicle crashes in Oman
A vehicle accident in Oman resulted in the death of one Indian national and injuries to nine others. Local police and air wing units conducted a rescue operation to transport the injured to a nearby hospital.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks of travel during severe weather conditions and the consular implications for Indian expatriates abroad.
One Indian national was killed, and nine others were injured after a vehicle veered off the road in Oman, police said. The incident occurred on Saturday (August 22, 2026) on Sultan Said bin Teymur Street.
The police Air Wing carried out an operation to transport two of the injured from Al Hema Governorate to Nizwa Hospital, the Royal Oman Police said in a post on X.
“The incident resulted in one fatality and injuries to nine people of Indian nationality, who were subsequently transferred to Nizwa Hospital by ambulance for medical treatment,” it said.
The police did not provide further details about the cause of the accident.
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