MUSCAT: Don’t spread rumours about road accidents on social media, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has requested people.
When accidents take place, bystanders usually record videos or take pictures of the accident site and sometimes convey false information about the incident.
In a tweet, the ROP has advised people not to spread rumours about accidents.
“You are contributing to increased damage by promoting false information.”
“Rumours can cause a catastrophe and negatively affect people’s lives,” the tweet said.
Social media acts as a platform to circulate news about incidents that happen in Oman, from accidents to crimes being committed, but the posts contain contradictory information, so the ROP has advised people to refrain from spreading such rumours.
