One killed in horrific Dubai car crash - GulfToday

One killed in horrific Dubai car crash

  • 26 Nov 2019
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Dubai Civil Defence members douse the car fire.

Sohaila Ahmed, Staff reporter

A driver died after a tragic car accident that took place on Tuesday after fire broke out in his vehicle in Dubai.

The vehicle caught fire right after the car crash. The fire was caused as the car turned over multiple times. The accident took place near the Dubai World Trade Centre, heading to Deira. The driver died on the spot.

Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Director of the Dubai Police Traffic Department, urged all drivers to remain cautious and adhere to all traffic rules in order to avoid such tragic incidents from taking place.

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