Dubai: Three Arabs were killed and five injured in two separate accidents in the past two days.

In the first accident six Iraqi members crashed into a truck at Dubai-Al Ain road on Tuesday evening.

The accident resulted in the death of an Iraqi woman and child while the rest sustained severe to moderate injuries.

The child died on the spot while the woman, who is not yet confirmed if she was his mother, died on the way to the hospital. Traffic officials are still investigating the cause of the accident.

The second accident happened on Wednesday morning at Al Nahda road close to Al Bustan centre. An Arab motor biker was killed after he collided with a car while the other motorists sustained minor injuries.