14 rescued after fire near Dubai floating bridge

Dubai - The Dubai Police has advised motorists to seek alternative routes.

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Amira Agarib

Published: Sun 12 Feb 2017, 8:07 AM

Last updated: Mon 13 Feb 2017, 8:49 AM

The Dubai Police and the Dubai Civil Defense have rescued 14 sailors after a fire broke out in a wooden boat in Ras Al Khor area in Dubai.

The Dubai Police said in a tweet on that the incident took place in an area close to the floating bridge.

The police added the area was closed to public traffic as a precaution and traffic was diverted.

Boat fire in Dubai: Dubai Police put out boat fire near floating bridge

Amira Agarib

Published: Sun 12 Feb 2017, 8:07 AM

Last updated: Mon 13 Feb 2017, 8:49 AM

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