Seven people, including NRI workers were died and nine injured in a road accident in Dubai on Monday.

The accident involved a minibus that hit a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the truck had stopped suddenly in the middle of the road due to a technical malfunction,” Brig Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic, said.

“The bus driver, reportedly failing to pay attention and maintain a safe distance, collided with the truck from behind. The accident resulted in seven fatalities and nine injuries, including five serious and four moderate injuries. All injured were transported to hospital for treatment,” he added.

Dubai Police warned drivers of the serious dangers of stopping in the middle of the road due to a vehicle breakdown, running out of fuel, or a tyre failure.

The force stressed that motorists must ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before setting off. Under the Federal Traffic Law, stopping in the middle of the road carries a fine of Dh1,000 and six traffic points, in addition to a Dh500 fine for obstructing traffic under Article 98. – Image credit: X/Dubai Police – editor@nrifocus.com