Afghan run over changing tyre: A 54-year-old Afghan man died on the spot while his unidentified companion sustained serious injuries Tuesday when a vehicle driven by an Egyptian knocked them down on Fahaheel Motorway near Messilah. Security sources said the Afghan was driving along the road with his companion when he noticed he had a flat tyre. He then pulled over and he and his companion got out of the car to change the tyres. It was at this point when the Egyptian motorist hit them, resulting in the instantaneous death to the Afghan and serious injuries to his companion.
Many hurt in accidents: An Asian suffered from multiple injuries and fractures when a Kuwaiti motorist knocked him down while he was crossing a road in Hawally. The injured was rushed to Mubarak Hospital while the Kuwaiti motorist was referred to the authorities for questioning. During interrogation, the Kuwaiti motorist told police the Asian suddenly appeared on the road and he could not avoid hitting him.
In an unrelated incident, a 50-year-old Kuwaiti woman lost consciousness when her vehicle collided with another in Shuwaikh. She was referred to Sabah Hospital.
On the other hand, a 35-year-old Asian had a fracture in an undisclosed part of his body when his car crashed into another on the Sixth Ring Road opposite Waha area. He was also referred for treatment to Sabah Hospital.
Also, an Asian sustained injuries in various parts of his body due to a two-vehicle collision on Fahaheel Motorway. He was referred to Adan Hospital.
Meanwhile, a Kuwaiti youth sustained head injuries and fractures when his motorbike hit a car, which suddenly crossed a road in Riqqa. He is now undergoing treatment in Adan Hospital.
Tankers Collided: An oil tanker collided Monday with a sewage tanker on King Fahad Motorway, resulting in injuries to the driver of the sewage tanker. After receiving information about the accident, firemen from Abdullah Port and Mubarak Al-Kabeer Fire Stations rushed to the location.
Kuwaiti killed in mishap: A 21-year-old Kuwaiti citizen lost his life in a ghastly car accident, while other occupants, a 37-year-old Bangladeshi and an 18-year-old Kuwaiti, sustained injuries when their car overturned on a highway, reports Al-Dar daily. The Bangladeshi who reportedly sustained injuries on the forehead and the younger Kuwaiti whose left arm was severed were rushed to Mubarak Hospital, while the deceased’s remains were taken to Forensics.
Meanwhile, a 33-year-old Egyptian expatriate died when a fast moving car ran over him in Sulaibiya area. His remains were referred to Forensics Department, reports Al-Dar daily.
Arab expat killed: An Arab expatriate died in Sabhan when his car bumped into another car at Sabhan Industrial intersection, reports Al-Dar daily. His remains were referred to Forensics Department and investigations underway to determine the cause of his death.
Meanwhile...Sheep-loaded boat capsizes: Firefighters plucked 40 dead sheep from the sea in the last five days after a boat loaded with livestock sank near Shuwaikh Port, reports Al-Anba daily. Sources said firefighters started rescue operations Wednesday when they saved the lives of four Iranian laborers. Sources revealed the boat was found to be in a very bad shape before leaving Iran but it continued on its journey. Kuwaiti authorities will submit a report to their Iranian counterparts to determine who should be held liable for the accident.
