Two dead, 6 students injured in traffic accident in Oman

Muscat: A traffic accident claimed the lives of a student and a driver's companion while resulting in injuries to six others, Nizwa University announced on Wednesday.

"The accident occurred this evening when the students were on their way to their place of residence. It is a painful incident," the University said. All the students were enrolled at the university and the injured are said to be in a stable condition.