Indian boy dies in road accident in Oman

Energy Thursday 29/December/2016 09:03 AM
By: Times News Service
Indian boy dies in road accident in Oman

Muscat: A 16-year-old Indian boy died in a road accident in Sohar on Wednesday night at around 9pm, a social worker said.
"Muhammed Rash Ariyat, Class XI student at Indian School in Sohar, was hit by a car while crossing the road," the social worker said quoting relatives.
The accident happened while he was returning after spending time at a park in Sohar.
"He was wearing a cap. While crossing the road, the cap fell down. He turned back and kneeled down to pick the cap. Meanwhile, a vehicle came and hit him," the social worker added.
Government statistics reveal that in October this year, 349 accidents were registered, compared to 303 in September and 326 in August.