2 killed and 2 injured in tragic car accident in Khorfakkan

She noted that immediately after the incident occurred, a response was made to the report, and specialized teams arrived at the site in record time to take the necessary measures. She expressed her deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased and her wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.

Colonel Dr Walid Khamis Al Yamahi, Director of the Eastern Region Police Department, explained that the operations room received a report at 8:55 p.m. reporting a vehicle collision and rollover. Police, Civil Defense, and National Ambulance patrols immediately responded to the scene, and the injured were immediately treated and transported to the hospital for necessary treatment.

Colonel Al Yamahi explained that preliminary investigations, including an inspection and accident mapping, revealed that the accident was caused by excessive speed and a sudden swerve of the vehicle involved, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, causing it to cross the dividing line and collide with an oncoming vehicle, causing it to roll over.

He added that the accident resulted in the death of a 41-year-old citizen, the driver of the damaged vehicle, and his son, hours after he received treatment for his injuries. His wife sustained serious injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident sustained moderate injuries.