Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Three French tourists killed in Oman boat capsize
A boat with 25 people, including French tourists, tipped over in the water near Oman.
Three French tourists died, and two others got hurt.
The boat was not far from the shore, about 2.5 nautical miles away.
The police in Oman shared this news on a social media site called X. We don't know why the boat capsized yet.
Three French tourists died when a boat capsized off Oman's coast.
The boat was carrying 25 people, including tourists, a guide, and the captain.
The incident occurred 2.5 nautical miles from Sultan Qaboos Port in the Gulf of Oman.
Two tourists sustained minor injuries in the accident.
Omani police announced the news on the social media platform X.
- Who
- 25 people, including French tourists, a tour guide, and the captain
- What
- A boat capsized, resulting in fatalities and injuries
- When
- On Tuesday, January 27
- Where
- 2.5 nautical miles from Sultan Qaboos Port in the Gulf of Oman
- Why
- The reason for the capsize is not specified
- Location
- Gulf of Oman, near Sultan Qaboos Port
- Number of people on board
- 25
- Number of fatalities
- 3
- Number of injured
- 2
- Distance from coast
- 2.5 nautical miles