A light canter truck, with a driver and a helper, was send from Muscat to Lekhwair to deliver most urgent oil production chemicals. Upon arrival at Fahud the Fahud-Lekhwair road was closed due to heavy rain. A decision was taken to re-route the truck via Ibri and a night driving permit and revised journey management plan were issued.
Somewhere between Ibri and Safah the driver hit a soft waterlogged spot on the road, lost control and the vehicle tipped over. The driver sustained neck injuries and the helper broke his arm. The vehicle cab was damaged and one chemical drum ruptured