Dubai: The Dubai Police recorded 54 traffic accidents in early hours of Sunday morning due to foggy and unstable weather, officials said on Sunday.
Dubai Police Command and Control Unit logged up to 1,521 emergency calls between 6am to 9:30am on Sunday.
Lieutenant Colonel Turki Abdul Rahman Bin Faris, Director of Command and Control Unit at Dubai Police, urged motorists to be cautious when driving in rainy conditions on the road.
“Motorists should always keep a safe distance between cars and adjust their speed to the weather conditions … allow extra time for your journey and check your planned route. It’s also advisable to slow down as rain makes roads slippery,” Lt Col Bin Faris said.
He said accidents happen during bad weather conditions due to low visibility.
“People must check the weather condition before jumping behind the wheel and they should follow safety instructions and regulations to avoid accidents.”
He urged motorists to leave earlier to reach their offices and to check the weather update to avoid traffic accidents.
