Two Dead, Two Severely Injured in Pickup and Truck Collision in Dubai

Two men dead, and two others were severely injured in a traffic accident this morning (on Friday) on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, heading towards Abu Dhabi. The collision involved a pickup and a truck due to a failure to maintain a safe distance between the vehicles.

According to Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, the Command and Control room received a report at 5:00 am of a major traffic accident involving a pickup and a truck on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, heading towards Abu Dhabi.

Brig. bin Suwaidan explained that preliminary information indicated that the accident happened due to the pickup driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance from the preceding vehicles. “This led to a rear-end collision with the truck, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and causing severe injuries to two others. They were promptly transported to the hospital for immediate medical treatment,” he added.

“Emergency teams, first responders, and traffic police patrols were immediately dispatched to the accident site to provide first aid and emergency medical service to the injured on site. They also facilitate the transfer of the severely injured to a hospital for further necessary treatment,” Brig. bin Suwaidan confirmed.

Brig. bin Suwaidan urged motorists to adhere to the legal speed limits and to keep a safe distance between vehicles. He further warned against improper overtaking, sudden swerving, and distracted driving, emphasizing the need to consistently abide by traffic laws and regulations to protect the lives of road users and properties.