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19 March 2024

Truck crashes into houses in RAK

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By Mohammad El Sadafy

An Asian driver was seriously injured when he lost control of his truck and crashed into a house in Ras Al Khaimah.

The driver was believed to have lost control of his vehicle due to lack of sleep and proper rest.

Driver, AAO, 38, suffered injuries after his truck careened and deflected before crashing into the house.

Colonel Ahmad Al Naqabi, acting Director of the Traffic Department, Ras Al Khaimah Police said, "The operation room received a communication that a house was damage after a truck rammed into it.

Ambulances and rescue police was dispatched immediately to the accident site.

The driver was provided with first aid and then taken to the hospital for further treatment.

Colonel Al Naqbi explained that the accident was caused as the driver lost control due to fatigued and lack of rest.

He appealed to all drivers to be careful and take caution behind the wheel. He also called on the drivers to take proper rest in case fatigue or stress for their own safety and the safety of others.

The incident has been transferred to the competent legal authorities to complete the necessary legal procedures.