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Three Hospitalized After Boat Sinks; Pedestrians Injured in Separate Accidents

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April 6, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, April 5: Marine firefighters rescued three Kuwaiti citizens after their boat sank near the shoreline. The individuals were taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure, and their condition is reported to be stable.

According to a security source, a report was received from a Kuwaiti citizen indicating that their boat had sunk at sea. Marine rescue teams promptly responded to the emergency and arrived at the scene, where they found the three individuals stranded on top of the nearly submerged vessel. The firefighters successfully rescued them. The cause of the boat’s sinking has not yet been determined.

In a separate incident, a pedestrian was run over on a road in the Hawalli Governorate. The victim was taken to Mubarak Hospital for treatment, and the driver involved in the accident was taken into custody. In a related case, another individual was struck by a vehicle near a well-known shopping mall and was transported to Jahra Hospital. A security source stated that the report was received by the operations room, and traffic patrols responded quickly. However, the injured person had already been taken to the hospital by a passerby before emergency services arrived.

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Fire contained at Naeem scrapyard with no injuries reported

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May 12, 2025

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Fire contained at Naeem scrapyard with no injuries reported

Kuwait’s fire force teams contain the fire at Al-Naeem scrapyard; no injuries reported.

KUWAIT CITY, May 12: Five firefighting teams successfully contained a blaze that broke out Monday at a vehicle scrapyard in the Al-Naeem area of Salmi, the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) confirmed in a statement.

The fire was swiftly brought under control, and no injuries were reported. The KFSD credited the rapid response of the fire brigades with limiting the spread of the flames and ensuring the situation was quickly managed.

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Accident on King Fahd Road Leaves Three Injured

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May 11, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, May 12: On Sunday evening, the Mina Abdullah Fire Department responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a truck on King Fahd Road. Three people were injured. The scene has been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.

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Kuwait Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Shrimp Fishing

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May 11, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, May 11: On Friday, May 9, 2025, inspection teams seized a fishing vessel found in possession of shrimp during the legally enforced ban period, in clear violation of Resolution No. 1094/2024, which regulates seasonal fishing activities.

Authorities promptly took the necessary legal actions, including confiscating the illegal catch and filing an official violation report against those involved.

The Authority emphasized the critical importance of complying with seasonal fishing regulations to ensure the sustainability of marine life and the long-term preservation of the country’s fish stocks.