Two Killed After Drones Crash in Oman’s Sohar Province
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Authorities launch investigation after one drone hits industrial zone and another falls in open area.
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Two people were killed after drones crashed in Sohar province in Oman, according to state media reports on Friday.
Officials said two separate drone incidents occurred in the area, with one drone striking the Al Awhi Industrial Zone while another fell in an open location nearby.
A security source has reported that two unmanned aerial vehicles crashed in the Wilayat of #Sohar. One of the drones struck Al Awhi Industrial Zone, resulting in the fatalities of two expatriate workers and causing several additional injuries. The other drone came down in an open…
— Oman News Agency (@ONA_eng) March 13, 2026
Fatalities and injuries reported
Authorities confirmed that the two deaths occurred at the industrial zone, where the drone impact caused casualties. Several other people were also reported injured in the incident.
Emergency responders were deployed to the scene to assist the wounded and secure the affected area.
Investigation underway
Officials said that investigations are currently underway to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the drone crashes.
Further details about the origin of the drones and the extent of the damage have not yet been released.