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28 March 2024

Dubai Metro back on track after falling truck tyre disruption

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By Majorie van Leijen

Metro services between the stations Ibn Batuta and Jebel Ali Industrial Area were disrupted since 7.30am yesterday morning. due to a road accident that occurred between a truck and a vehicle on the bridged intersection near Jebel Ali, tweeted the Road and Traffic Authority (RTA).

Service was back to normal by the evening and have been running on schedule today.

The accident had caused the tyre of the truck to fall on the Metro rail, leading to damages on the rail.

The interruption affected 5 Metro stations. While Ibn Batuta Metro station, Energy station, Danube station and Jebel Ali Industrial Area were affected by the incident, the last stop on the Red Line in that direction, Jebel station could not be reached.

The RTA provided a shuttle bus service and taxis between the affected stations.