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Peak-hour dash to danger

Traffic accidents resulting in fatalities just prior to Iftar have shot up sharply this year, forcing UAE traffic police departments to caution motorists, and warn them against speeding.

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By Nissar Hoath, Staff Reporter
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The sharp rise in the number of accidents just before Iftar, mainly caused by motorists rushing home, has forced traffic police to warn people to be patient. ©Gulf News
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