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10 injured as rain causes 25 road accidents in Abu Dhabi
At least 10 people have been injured in 25 accidents that occurred in various parts of the city on Sunday due to rain, police said. One person suffered serious injuries, while two people were moderately injured and seven suffered minor injuries.
- By Rayeesa Absal, Staff Reporter
- Published: 15:37 November 16, 2008
Abu Dhabi: At least 10 people have been injured in 25 accidents that occurred in various parts of the city on Sunday due to rain, police said. One person suffered serious injuries, while two people were moderately injured and seven suffered minor injuries.
"Among the 25 accidents, 19 did not result in any injuries. This is because most of the accidents were caused by drivers who failed to keep safe distance," Major Yaslam Mubarak Al Tamimi, the head of the serious traffic accidents department, told Gulf News.
"The roads were slippery. In such conditions, motorists must exercise caution and avoid speeding," he said, adding that most of the accidents took place during the rush hour between 7 and 8.30 in the morning.
Outside the city, along the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway, 22 accidents took place, officials said. One person suffered serious injuries while 5 others suffered minor injuries.
In a separate accident, an Indian man was run down and killed instantly along Salam Street, while crossing from a non-designated area.
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