The accident took place on the Al Baha airport road, occurring during the evening hours on a Thursday. The local branch of the Saudi Red Crescent, represented by spokesman Emad Mansi, responded to the scene.

Casualties:
Regrettably, the collision led to the death of one expatriate. The nationality of the expatriate has not been disclosed. The individual succumbed to their injuries after the accident.

Injuries:
Four Saudi nationals were also involved in the collision. Among them, two suffered serious injuries, while the other two sustained moderate injuries.

Cause and Circumstances:
The exact cause and circumstances of the accident are currently under investigation. At this time, they remain unclear.

A Series of Incidents:
This collision marks the second such incident reported in Al Baha in the same week. Just days earlier, another collision involving two cars resulted in the tragic loss of three Saudis and injuries to three others. These individuals were employees of the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, where they served as muezzins, responsible for reciting the call to Islamic prayer.

Ongoing Safety Efforts:
In recent months, Saudi Arabia has witnessed several unfortunate road accidents, underscoring the need for continuous road safety initiatives. Saudi authorities have been taking steps to toughen penalties for traffic offenses to reduce the occurrence of road crashes.

Over the past five years, the kingdom has made significant progress in reducing traffic fatalities, with a drop of approximately 35 percent since 2016.

These efforts are part of a broader commitment to enhance road safety and protect the lives of both residents and expatriates in Saudi Arabia.