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Bus runs over 10 workers in Sharjah, one dead

Sharjah - Eight Indians and two Pakistanis were waiting for a ride to their accommodation when they were run over.

Published: Thu 8 Dec 2016, 4:42 PM

Updated: Fri 9 Dec 2016, 8:24 AM

By
Afkar Ali Ahmed

One person was killed and nine others injured after a bus ran over a group of workers in Sharjah.

According to police, the workers -- eight Indians and two Pakistanis -- were waiting on the side of a road in Al Hamriya area for a ride to their accommodation when they were run over by a bus.

A 34-year-old worker died, while the others were rushed to Khalifa Hospital.

The police was immediately notified when the accident took place and a team of patrol, traffic experts and ambulances were rushed to the spot. The Asian driver who caused the accident was taken into custody.

The body of the deceased worker has been moved to the morgue.