Dangerous junction in Karama, Dubai, could kill

I captured this photograph in the Al Karama area in Dubai. The junction seen in the picture is located close to the Al Attar Building and is quite dangerous!

Usually a T-junction allows motorists to either go left or right. At this junction, however, motorists can even go straight, which seems like a rare occurrence. This is a very busy area and some impatient or careless drivers frequently cause accidents at this junction.

Even school buses travel through the junction at high speeds. At the same time, pedestrians are seen trying to cross the road at the same spot and motorists visiting cafes or supermarkets park their cars on the hard shoulder. It is a complete mess and becomes very hard to see the road clearly before taking the exit. I request the authorities to block some exits or make it a one-way road to avoid accidents. Additionally, pedestrian crossings are a necessity. There are several supermarkets in the area and a lot of people walk to buy groceries.

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