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29 March 2024

Fruit truck overturns near National Paints

Hundreds of oranges were strewn on the road after a fruit truck overturned near National Paints roundabout in Sharjah on Wednesday. (Photo by V M Sathish)

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By V M Sathish

A truck carrying fruit for a leading juice maker overturned near the National Paints Roundabout in Sharjah on Wednesday.

Another truck coming behind the overturned one hit the falling container, causing a major traffic block in the area.

The overturned truck was going at high speed to take the Sonapur exit and it spilled hundreds of oranges on the road.

“One truck driver sustained some injuries. The accident that happened after 1 pm caused a big traffic jam,” said a representative of the transport company, whose truck was involved in the accident.

Sonapur exit is a busy road and the accident caused a big tailback of vehicles, especially heavy trucks.

Dubai Police closed the road and diverted traffic to alternative roads.

The overturned truck was still at the site of the accident in the afternoon.