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19 April 2024

Traffic Update: Multiple crashes across Dubai delay commuters

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By Sneha May Francis

Dubai’s morning commuters were stuck in massive traffic gridlocks across the emirate following multiple accidents on Thursday morning.

“Multiple crashes reported till E44 Al Aweer Rd just before Nad Al Hammar Rd intersection towards #Dubai.  Please watch out for congestion,” reported the Twitter handle for Traffic Dubai.

A few minutes later, they tweeted, “Another minor crash reported on SZR before Times Square towards WTC / #Dubai Mall. Congestion and Delays. Please drive with caution.”

The Twitter handle updated more accidents in a matter of minutes. “Yet another minor crash on SZR this tune after Al Manara Rd intersection towards #Dubai Mall. Please watch out for congestion and slow traffic.”

"Minor crash reported on SZR near MOE causing congestion towards #Dubai Mall. Please approach the spot with caution."

They added; "Minor crash reported on SZR near MOE causing congestion towards #Dubai Mall. Please approach the spot with caution."

"Minor crash on turn off from E611 Emirates Rd onto E88 Dubai Al Ain Rd coming from #Sharjah towards #Dubai. There is congestion."

A commuter tweeted, “Accident on Sheikh Zayed just before Safa junction coming in from Abu dhabi #dubaiTraffic."

A motorist on Al Ain road also informed Emirates24|7 of huge traffic jam.

Another commuter informed that Mankhool Road is chock-a-block and the drivers heading to Dubai could expect 30-minute delays.

"Standstill traffic on the Taawun corniche Road. It's going to be another long day. @trafficdxb #Sharjah to #Dubai"