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29 March 2024

Weekend jaywalkers: 1 killed, 3 injured

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By Mohammed El Sadafy

One person was killed and three others injured in separate incidents of jaywalking over the weekend.

A Sudanese man, in his 40s, was run over by a speeding car at Al Dhaid-Sharjah highway on Saturday. Police patrol rushed to the site but found him dead.

In another incident, a Pakistani national suffered from moderate injuries when he was hit by a bus on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in front of Tasjeel Village. He was rushed to Kuwait Hospital.

A Russian woman, in her 40’s, was also hurt while jaywalking along Al Khan road. She was also transferred to hospital.

A 12-year-old Syrian boy sustained injuries as he tried crossing from an undesignated pedestrian area at Al Majaz area.

Sharjah Police has called upon public to cross roads only from designated pedestrian crossings.

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