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Two killed as speeding vehicle leads to four-car collision
Two people were killed in a collision on Emirates Road on Tuesday.
- Staff Report
- Published: 17:37 February 13, 2008
Dubai: Two people were killed in a collision on Emirates Road on Tuesday.
Four vehicles collided on Emirates Road going towards Dock Roundabout.
A 29-year-old motorist, Q.H., who was speeding, lost control over the car. He hit another vehicle, which was in the right lane. Q.H.'s vehicle hit two more vehicles.
An Asian driver and his compatriot companion in one of the cars were trapped due to the impact of the collision. Dubai Police Rescue teams intervened and tried to save the lives of the two victims but in vain. The two Asians died on the spot.
Dubai Police called on motorists to be careful on the roads, abide by speed limits and pay full attention while driving. Police said the motorists must remember that their families are waiting for them.
According to statistics from Dubai Police's Traffic Department, 302 people were killed in 3,010 traffic accidents in the first 11 months of last year compared to 312 deaths in 2006.
Statistics revealed that a lack of consideration by road users was the main reason behind most road deaths.
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