UAE | Traffic and Transport
Motorcyclist killed in accident on Al Rabat Road
A 24-year-old Emirati was killed on Wednesday morning after his motorbike overturned on Al Rebat Road heading towards Nad Al Hamar.
- By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter
- Published: 08:46 December 24, 2008
Dubai: A 24-year-old Emirati was killed on Wednesday morning after his motorbike overturned on Al Rabat Road heading towards Nad Al Hamar.
The vehicle crashed into a lamppost and the bike split into two pieces on impact. The motorcyclist was killed instantly.
The accident happened at around 4.40am.
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