Abu Dhabi: Ten people were injured in a six car pile-up in Ghantoot along the Abu Dhabi–Dubai highway, the police said.

Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Al Nuaimi, the head of the Quick Intervention Team of the Abu Dhabi Police, said the accident happened around 5.30pm.

Ten people were injured in the accident and 4 are in critical condition, said the official.

Officials are investigating the cause of the accident.