Dubai Police conducted 7,388 land rescue missions in 2020

Dubai: Dubai Police conducted 7,388 land rescue missions last year, an official said on Wednesday.

Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Ibrahim, Director of Search and Rescue Department at Dubai Police, said policemen responded to 76 fire incidents and secured 215 events in the emirate.

The rescue missions includes 26 trapping accidents and opening the doors of 179 cars, 330 houses and flats, and 49 elevators for people trapped inside.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Bishoh, Head of the Land Rescue Section, said they responded to 124 land incidents that resulted in 49 minor injuries, 52 moderate injuries, and 49 severe injuries.

Dubai Police urged community members not to gather around accidents sites and never intrude or interfere with the work of rescuers as every minute counts when saving lives.

“People can contact Dubai Police in emergencies on 999 or by sending distress requests [SOS] via Dubai Police’s smart app.”