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Driver injured after truck fell into a ditch in Dubai while reversing
A driver escaped with injuries after the truck he was driving fell into a ditch while reversing near Al Ghusais in Dubai on Tuesday, police said.
- By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter
- Published: 15:57 December 30, 2008
Dubai: A driver escaped with injuries after the truck he was driving fell into a ditch while reversing near Al Ghusais in Dubai on Tuesday, police said.
Police said the truck fell into a hole and turned over as the driver reversed without paying attention. The driver sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Rashid Hospital.
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