Heavy traffic disruption after driver falls asleep at the wheel in Dubai causing accident

The Dubai Police General Command has warned of the dangers of driving while feeling extremely tired or sleepy, as this can lead to serious accidents resulting in death or injury.

Brigadier Juma Salem Bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Traffic Department at Dubai Police, said that simple mistakes such as falling asleep at the wheel can have fatal consequences.

He made this statement after a driver was injured in a collision involving two trucks on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, near the Al Maktoum Airport roundabout, heading towards Abu Dhabi.

Brigadier Bin Suwaidan explained that the initial information revealed that the driver of one of the lorries had become drowsy while driving, causing him to lose control of his vehicle and collide with the lorry in front. The driver was injured as a result, and heavy traffic congestion on the road necessitated diversions to alternative routes to ensure smooth traffic flow.

He added that traffic accident experts had responded to the scene of the accident to conduct the necessary investigations and gather evidence to determine its cause. Meanwhile, traffic patrols organised traffic, secured the scene of the accident and facilitated the arrival of ambulances and rescue vehicles so they could carry out their duties and take the necessary measures. Work teams also removed the damaged vehicle from the road to help restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.

He further emphasised the importance of getting enough rest before driving, in order to prepare for unexpected road conditions and avoid fatigue, which could endanger drivers' and other road users' lives. He also urged drivers to stay in their lanes, adhere to traffic safety guidelines, and stop driving immediately if they start to feel fatigued. This will help prevent serious accidents and ensure the safety of all road users.