Abu Dhabi: 2 dead, 1 seriously injured as vehicle crashes into streetlight

Two people were killed, and another person sustained serious injuries when a vehicle they were travelling in rammed into a concrete pillar at the entrance of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Police’s Traffic and Patrols Directorate said the incident occurred on Wednesday morning.

Initial police investigations showed that the driver lost control of the vehicle, which led to the vehicle deviating and hitting the pillar at the entrance of the hospital.

Police rescue teams rushed to the scene after being notified about the accident and transferred the injured person to the hospital.

Authorities have not revealed details of the victims.

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