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2021 2nd Alert HiPo65A Vacuum tanker failed to follow the road diversion drove straight into the damaged portion
On 04.12.2021 at around 05:50 hrs AIP subcontractor (RNTC) vacuum tanker bearing Reg#6490 YS was travelling from HMPS to AIP camp with partially filled jet cleaned oily water. At approx. 4 kms away from HMPS, the road diversion (damaged section of road due to cyclone Mekunu in 2018) area, the tanker drove straight instead of following diversion and landed into the existing dry wadi. Why it happened/Finding : Vehicle’s electrical system malfunctioned causing the lights to go off few seconds prior to the incident; this caused distraction of driver focus from the road. Physical barriers and signs to warn vehicles approaching towards the damaged road section were not adequate. Temporary road diversion provided is not signposted to guide the road users; no physical measures (eg: signs, lighting, speed breaker, flashing lights) to slow down the approaching vehicles (only sign board, 350 m before the incident location indicating road speed as 80 kmph). The damaged road section (eroded by wadi flooding during 2018 Cyclone Mekhnu) remained uncorrected till date exposing the road users to this hazard.
Always be within safe speed limits that make control easier in unexpected situations. Stop the vehicle immediately and check if any malfunction occurs in the vehicle while driving Always follow defensive driving and be observant of the road signs Always watch for hazards on the road and be prepared to act defensively Always call PDO emergency number (5555) immediately after an incident Report any hazards / road damages observed to PDO for its timely rectification Ensure proper functioning of the IVMS by actually logging in to the system, not just rely on starting of engine without IVMS key / card.

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