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Five killed in horrific traffic accident on Shaikh Rashid Road in Dubai
Three women are among the dead after a mini-bus swerved and rammed into a car on Dubai's Shaikh Rashid Road.
- By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter
- Published: 10:42 July 13, 2008
- The mini-bus swerved near Dubai Police Officer's Club and landed on the opposite side of the road, rammed into a car and overturned.
- Image Credit: Supplied Picture
Dubai: Five people, including three women, died after a mini-bus swerved and rammed into a car on Shaikh Rashid Road on Sunday, said Salah Bu Farousha, Head of Dubai's Traffic Prosecution.
The mini-bus on way to Bur Dubai from Deira swerved near Dubai Police Officer's Club, landed on the opposite side of the road and rammed into a car.
The Egyptian driver of the mini-bus, three Filipina women and an Indian were killed in the accident; the Syrian driver of the car was injured in the accident, said Bu Farousha.
The early morning accident triggered massive road jams; traffic was diverted to other areas, including Business Bay.
Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
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