An Omani citizen died on Wednesday when his car veered off road while he was travelling from Birka to the Maawil area in Batinah region. Road accidents continue to take a high toll in Oman, with nine deaths reported last week. About 135 people were injured from 137 accidents reported by the Royal Oman Police during the week. Police have urged residents to drive carefully and abide by traffic rules, including speed limits to avoid accidents. Muscat - Gulf news