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Pedestrian killed in run over accident in Abu Dhabi

A pedestrian was killed in a run-over accident at Muroor Street in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, officials told Gulf News.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 15:51 October 27, 2008
  • Gulf News

Abu Dhabi: A pedestrian was killed in a run-over accident at Muroor Street in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, officials told Gulf News.

According to an official, the accident happened around 7pm. "The man died on the spot and his body was taken by ambulance to the Shaikh Khalifa Medical City," he said.

"Investigations are going on to find out how the accident happened," said a police official, adding that as per preliminary reports the victim is of Indian origin.


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