Emirati and Asian killed in Khorfakkan accident - GulfToday

Emirati and Asian killed in Khorfakkan accident

  • 10 Oct 2019
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Sohaila Ahmed, Staff Reporter

Two people were killed in an accident that took place on Sharjah-Khorfakkan road on Thursday.

An Emirati driver ran over an Asian after he lost control of his vehicle due to over speeding. The vehicle veered off the road and hit the Asian.

Emirati driver died on the spot whereas the Asian succumbed to injuries at the hospital.

A call was received by the Operations Room of Khorfakkan Police around 8:20 am about the accident, after which police patrols and ambulances rushed to the scene.

The Sharjah Police General Directorate urged all drivers to abide by the speed limits of roads, especially in tunnels or turns, besides being fully alert while driving in order to prevent such tragic accidents.

 

 

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