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Major accident brings traffic to standstill on key Dubai road

Wednesday, 11 December 2019 07:21

A multi-vehicle collision has brought traffic to a standstill just before Mirdif bridge on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road towards Abu Dhabi.

In a tweet, Dubai Police advised motorists to be cautious around the area and take alternative routes.

#حالة_الطرق | حادث بين عدة مركبات على شارع الشيخ محمد بن زايد قبل جسر مردف بالاتجاه إلى أبوظبي ويوجد ازدحام شديد .يرجى أخذ الحيطة والحذر.
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) December 11, 2019

Drivers were also reminded to leave ample space between cars and maintain speed limits.

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