Fuel truck catches fire after accident

JAZAN — A fuel truck caught fire after swerving off the road. Jazan Civil Defense spokesman Capt. Yahya Al-Qahtani said the Civil Defense the fuel truck caught fire after it was involved in an accident. The truck swerved off the road, hit another car before it toppled over and caught fire. Civil Defense firefighters extinguished the fire and pulled the driver out of the truck. The driver was injured in the accident and was taken to hospital. He was listed in stable condition. 52 men arrested for sexual harassment RIYADH — Police arrested a total of 52 individuals over the past month for their involvement in incidents of sexual harassment. Riyadh Police reported it receives regular reports and video footage of young men sexually harassing girls near shopping centers and other popular locations. Police also arrest young men caught loitering in the streets instead of being in a mosque during prayer time. Unlicensed doctor on trial for performing surgeries RIYADH — The Health Affairs reported a doctor is on trial for performing surgeries without proper licensing and qualifications. According to the Directorate for Private Sector at Riyadh Health Affairs, the doctor was detained for performing a critical surgery on a patient claiming that he was supervised by a licensed doctor. After further investigations, the directorate discovered the doctor who was supposed to have supervised the operation resides in another country and had never met the patient nor was he aware of the patient’s medical history. The “supervision” was carried out through an exchange of messages via the instant messaging client WhatsApp. 1,499 health violations in Riyadh in six months RIYADH — The Health Affairs in Riyadh recorded a total of 1,499 health violations in private health institutions over the past six months. The Private Sector Affairs Directorate at Riyadh Health Affairs said it shut down a total of 352 health institutions and revoked the licenses of 4,397 doctors after receiving a total of 2,116 violation reports. The directorate also reported that it had recorded violations against 129 medical complexes, 20 hospitals, 982 pharmacies, 207 laboratories and 161 assistant services establishments. The directorate shut down a total of 168 medical complexes, 13 hospitals, 56 pharmacies, 12 laboratories and 85 assistant services establishments. Throughout the past six months, the directorate ran a total of 3,716 field inspection trips to various health institutions in the private sector. Border guard dies in Jazan floods JAZAN — A border guard drowned after his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters here. Jazan Civil Defense spokesman Capt. Yahya Al-Qahtani said it received reports that a vehicle belonging to the Jazan Border Guard had become submerged in floodwaters in Laih Valley. Civil Defense rescuers rushed to the scene and pulled the vehicle out of the water. The vehicle had two border guards, one whom survived the incident while the other perished. The Civil Defense issued a warning to people from coming nearby valleys during rain to stay clear of flooded areas. — Okaz/Saudi Gazette