Speedster hits lamp-post in Fujairah, dies

A speeding  motorist was killed when his car hit a lamp post in Fujairah.

According to Fujairah Police, the driver, an 18-year old Emirati died on the spot.

The vehicle was completely destroyed following the accident.

On October 27 two people were killed when their vehicle hit the curb and then the lamp post in Fujairah.

Fujairah Traffic Police Department (FTPD) have kicked-off a major traffic awareness campaign with the slogan: ‘Don’t put an end to your life by speeding’.

At least 18 have died and 81 seriously injured following 5,282 traffic accidents recorded in Fujairah during the first half of 2012.

Police have increased the number of patrols and speed cameras across the emirate since the launch of the campaign.

Sheikh Zayed Road accident

At 10am on Saturday morning, an accident on Sheikh Zayed Road, left four injured.

A mini-van, driven by an Indian national loaded with cleaning materials, crashed into the road barrier which led to the cleaning materials falling on the road.

Two other vehicles then skidded on the debris injuring three others as well.

The Dubai Traffic Police rushed to the scene of the accident to clear the accident.

The injured were taken to hospital.

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