Kuwaiti influencer detained after two killed in car accident

Tragedy struck in Kuwait on Thursday after social media influencer and fashion blogger Fatima Almomen was involved in a car crash that left two people dead. (Social media/Pinterest)
Tragedy struck in Kuwait on Thursday after social media influencer and fashion blogger Fatima Almomen was involved in a car crash that left two people dead. (Social media/Pinterest)
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Updated 28 August 2023
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Kuwaiti influencer detained after two killed in car accident

Kuwaiti influencer detained after two killed in car accident
  • Crash involving Fatima Almomen also left 2 others injured

LONDON: Social media influencer and fashion blogger Fatima Almomen was involved in a car crash in Kuwait on Thursday that left two people dead and two others injured — and is now awaiting a court date after being detained.

Footage from security cameras showed Almomen appearing to run a red light.

It was reported in local media that the influencer was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, although authorities have not confirmed the claims.

Almomen was detained for 10 days on suspicion of 10 offenses — manslaughter, accidental injury, speeding, driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, exceeding a red light, driving with invalid insurance, reckless driving, not carrying a license, damaging public property and damaging the property of others.