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29 March 2024

Dad dies as son naps while driving on Emirates Rd

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The driver who caused a collision on Emirates Road on Monday evening, which fatally injured and thereafter killed his father, has been released by police officials so that he can arrange for and attend his father's funeral.

The 20-year-old Emirati admitted that he fell asleep while driving which resulted in his light bus ramming into a truck from behind.

His 62-year-old father, who was beside him, suffered major injuries in the accident and succumbed to them. This devastated the young driver.

He had not maintained enough distance between his bus and the truck, said Salah Bu Frousha Al Falasi, Head of Traffic Prosecution.

He said the Traffic Prosecution in co-ordination with Al Faqa police station will continue investigations and take the necessary legal procedures.

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