The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police have referred a reckless driver to criminal investigation for using his vehicle to transport gas cylinders for illegal trade, doing a business without a licence and failure to observe traffic safety rules.
Abu Dhabi Police have denounced the recklessness and greed of the driver who crashed into two other vehicles on the main road between Abu Dhabi and Dubai near Ghantoot area on Saturday afternoon. His vehicle was loaded with 22 medium-sized gas cylinders.
An explosion would have caused a disaster and killed innocent people, police said. Col Hamad Al Baloushi, director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, has criticised the blatant irresponsibility of the driver, 34, urging companies and individuals not to deal with such vendors who risk people’s lives and theirs for small amounts of money.
Col Al Baloushi said that gas cylinders must be transported and distributed in a safe manner in accordance with the approved regulations.
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