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2019 Second Alert HiPo#41 Water tanker RO
A water tanker on route to the Saih Rawl R/O Plant, was involved in a vehicle roll over incident. Whilst approaching a T-junction on a black top road at 40-45kph, the tanker driver manoeuvred the tanker to the left, onto the opposite lane cutting the corner in an attempt to take the left turn at the T-junction. The harsh manoeuvre resulted in the tanker tipping over on to it’s passenger side, striking a road sign on the opposite side of the T-junction and coming to rest on the sand at the side of the road. The Driver was able to exit the vehicle through the windscreen and pulled the Helper out from the passenger seat. Both were then taken by ambulance to the Ghaba Clinic, and later referred to Nizwa hospital.
Always ensure you are competent and fully trained to drive the vehicle you are assigned Always ensure you follow your defensive driver training Always ensure you look ahead and try to predict and react to 3rd Party vehicle movements Always ensure you follow the posted speed limit Always follow road signs for roundabouts, sharp bends, corners and junctions Ensure you Slow down at junctions

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