You are here
PSD reopens Desert Road after floods strand 22 people on bus
By JT - Jan 03,2023 - Last updated at Jan 03,2023
AMMAN — The Desert Road is closed both directions around the Zmeileh area, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) spokesperson said on Tuesday, calling on the public to avoid the road and adhere to PSD personnel's instructions.
The spokesperson said that the PSD received information regarding a number of people stranded by floods inside a bus on the road, according to a PSD statement.
Specialised PSD teams rushed to the scene once they received the information and rescued 22 people trapped in the bus, said the spokesperson, adding that all are in fair condition.
The directorate called on the public to stay away from low-lying areas and places prone to flooding during the prevailing unstable weather. Later in the day, the PSD announced that the road has been reopened.
Related Articles
AMMAN — Personnel from the Ministry of Public Works and Housing on Saturday dealt with light snow showers on roads in the southern region.&n
AMMAN — The Public Security Directorate (PSD) on Tuesday warned the public of “unstable weather” expected to prevail over the next two days.
AMMAN — The Public Security Directorate (PSD) on Tuesday announced the closure of the Desert Highway from Al Abyad to Al Hasa Bridge due to
Opinion
Nov 18, 2024
- Popular
- Rated
- Commented
Nov 18, 2024
Nov 17, 2024
Newsletter
Get top stories and blog posts emailed to you each day.
