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Over 135 accidents happened in and around Dubai on Sunday
About 135 accidents were reported in Dubai on Sunday morning according to Dubai police.
- Staff Report
- Published: 18:09 March 9, 2008
Dubai: About 135 accidents were reported in Dubai on Sunday morning according to Dubai police.
The accidents took place between early hours to 9am when the visibility was poor due to a thick blanket of fog.
Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, Director General of Dubai Police Traffic Department said that majority of the accidents did not lead to serious injurious cause any injurious. He however added that there were three major accidents in which one man lost his life.
The first accident one took place when two cars collided. One of the drivers of the collided car was hit by another vehicle when he got out of his vehicle to report on the accident.
The second accident took place when a truck transporting sand overturned due to speeding near to the Jumeirah Palm Strip. The truck driver suffered minor injurious and was hospitalised.
The third accident took place when a dozen cars collided between Dubai-Al Ain roads. The cause of the accident is due to lack of proper distance maintained between tow cars by the motorists while driving.
Dubai police has advised motorists to be cautious during change of weather and especially during foggy days, maintain safe distance between vehicles while driving, not to over speed, keep the low beam head lights on and avoid overtaking.
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