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Pedestrian dies as car runs over him near Al Wasl Hospital in Dubai

A pedestrian, who was standing by the side of the street, died after a car swerved and ran over him on Oud Metha Road, near Al Wasl Hospital, Monday afternoon.

  • By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter
  • Published: 19:21 October 6, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: A pedestrian, who was standing by the side of the street, died after a car swerved and ran over him on Oud Metha Road, near Al Wasl Hospital, Monday afternoon.

The victim who died on the spot has not been identified, said the police.

Traffic

Meanwhile, according to traffic police, there is major traffic congestion on all major roads in Dubai, especially roads leading to Sharjah from Dubai.

Roads leading to Airport Tunnel, Emirates Road, Shindaga Tunnel, Shaikh Zayed Road, Al Ittihad Road are all congested.

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