Dubai Police records 107 traffic accidents during fog

Dubai - Motorists are advised to leave enough distance between vehicles, reduce speed, and change lanes only when necessary.

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Amira Agarib

Published: Thu 29 Dec 2016, 2:56 PM

Last updated: Fri 30 Dec 2016, 8:06 AM

107 traffic accidents took place in Dubai during the fog from 4am to 10am. The accidents occurred in various areas in Dubai; no injuries were reported. The command and control room of the Dubai Police has received a total of 1164 calls until 12 noon.

Major Mohamed Juma Aman, director of the control room at the General Department of Operations called on drivers to abide by road rules to make driving safer, adding that accidents occur during fog and rain are fatal because of poor visibility. He appealed to motorists to drive carefully during fog this season and to use hazards when moving from a lane to another

He added that in such conditions, all drivers should ensure their windshields and lights are clear and that their signals are in working condition before they drive.

Motorists are also advised to leave enough distance between vehicles, should reduce speed and change lanes only when necessary.

He said that the Dubai Police are patrolling roads to prevent congestions, organise traffic, and intervene in case of an emergency.

Amira Agarib

Published: Thu 29 Dec 2016, 2:56 PM

Last updated: Fri 30 Dec 2016, 8:06 AM

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