Dubai: Multi-vehicle crash reported on Sheikh Zayed Road; police issue alert

A major accident involving "several vehicles" was reported on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road on Thursday around 3.15pm.

The Dubai Police said it was a multi-vehicle collision that happened across Shangri-La Hotel, in the direction of the Trade Centre roundabout.

Eyewitnesses told Khaleej Times that at least four vehicles were involved. Traffic was building up on the arterial highway at around 3.15pm

The police urged motorists to be extra careful when driving through this area.

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