UAE | Traffic and Transport
Police sound warning as speeding claims three more lives on roads
Three people died and three others sustained injuries in separate road accidents in the past two days, police said.
- Staff Report
- Published: 00:02 July 11, 2007
- Image Credit:
- A sewage tanker driver was speeding and swerved suddenly near the Dubai Country Club on the Dubai-Al Ain Road and the tanker fell on its side. The driver and the passenger had to be freed with hydraulic equipment.
Dubai: Three people died and three others sustained injuries in separate road accidents in the past two days, police said.
A 48-year-old woman was killed when the car driven by her daughter overturned on Dubai-Al Ain Road. Police said the accident took place as a result of speeding.
S.T., who was driving the vehicle lost control of the wheel, and hit the road median and the vehicle flipped over several times. The woman was killed on the spot.
Bike collision
In another accident a 15-year-old boy was killed after being run over in Al Karama. G.M., a 28-year-old driver was said to be speeding. He hit the Arab boy who was trying to cross the road. The boy was killed on the spot.
Another man, an Asian, died in an accident near the Dubai Police Academy. The victim was speeding while riding his motorbike and not paying attention to the road. He hit the car in front of him and sustained serious injuries. He was airlifted to the hospital but died on the way.
Related Links
Another accident occurred yesterday at the beginning of Muscat Road near the Dubai Country Club.
S.S. was driving a sewage tanker coming from Dubai-Al Ain Road. As a result of speeding and swerving suddenly, the tanker turned over and the driver along with his companion sustained moderate injuries.
The Dubai Police rescue team used hydraulic equipment to free them.
More from UAE Traffic and Transport
More from UAE
Latest news
- Competition for aspiring photographers
- Dubai porter found dead inside container
- Dubai Municipality plans new zoo in emirate
- Strong winds and haze expected in the UAE
- Dubai Police deny reports of Burj Khalifa fire
- New road eases traffic problems in Dubai
- Abu Dhabi hosts strong man contest
- Farmers to be taught techniques to improve yield
- Keep recycling bins open
- President of Wollongong varsity about his plans
- Challenging role in Libya
- Parachuting event promises rich fare
- UAE ministry backs efficacy of Tas'heel system
- UAE students on research trip to Antarctica
- Brothers held in Sharjah for possessing heroin
Community Reports
-
Keep recycling bins open
People should be allowed to do their part as the world moves towards a greener future
-
Bridges needed
Al Ittihad Road has no pedestrian facilities as one nears Sharjah
-
Street lights needed
Authorities urged to act with haste before a major accident occurs in Al Nahda, Dubai
-
Motorists ignore stop sign on buses
Overtaking school vehicles can put students' lives at risk
