Police officers from Oman meet untimely demise when their patrol car collides with a camel in Maqshan.
In the picturesque landscapes of Oman, a seemingly innocent issue has taken a turn for the dangerous: stray camels causing accidents and property damage. This problem, reported earlier, has been a significant concern in various regions, including Dhofar and Al Dhahirah.
Recent investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of a deadly crash in Maqshan, Dhofar, where two Royal Oman Police officers lost their lives and two others were injured in a collision with a stray camel. This tragic incident is not an isolated one; similar accidents have been reported in Al Sabiqi, Saudi Arabia, and Umm Al Quwain (UAQ) in the UAE.
The remote wilayat of Maqshan, known for its desert landscapes, scattered villages, and reliance on camel herding, faces unique risks. The roads that cut through open grazing areas often see stray animals crossing highways, increasing the risk of fatal collisions.
In addition to causing accidents, stray camels have been reported to incursion into residential areas in villages such as Wadi Dhank, Al Maamour, and Al Malaazim in Al Dhahirah. These incursions have resulted in damage to trees and property in the mentioned villages.
To address this issue, the Dhahirah Municipality in Oman has intensified efforts to capture stray camels. The authorities responsible for preventing accidents with bull herds are the local municipal councils (Municipalities) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Oman. The Dhahirah Municipality has also urged camel owners to take greater responsibility for their livestock.
The problem of stray camels is not confined to Dhofar and Al Dhahirah in Oman; it has also been observed in Saudi Arabia and UAE. In Saudi Arabia, eight people have been killed in traffic accidents involving camels. Incidents involving stray camels have surged, particularly along the Ibri-Dhank-Hafeet road and routes connecting to Al Buraimi in Al Dhahirah.
Recent rains in Al Dhahirah have encouraged roadside greenery, drawing camels closer to highways and raising the risk of fatal collisions. This trend is not unique to Al Dhahirah; the issue of stray camels causing accidents has been reported to be a significant issue in Oman as well.
In an effort to combat this issue, authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety of both humans and animals. As the investigations continue, it is hoped that solutions will be found to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.
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