4x4 bursts into flames in horror Abu Dhabi smash

Firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control on the sliproad joining Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street

The Nissan Patrol was gutted by the blaze. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Police

A 4x4 car burst into flames following a crash during morning rush hour in Abu Dhabi.

The Nissan Patrol was involved in a collision with two other vehicles, a Mazda 6 and another Patrol, on the sliproad joining Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, formerly known as Salam Street, just after Sheikh Zayed Bridgeat at about 8am on Sunday.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene and police later identified tailgating as being the cause of the accident.

A firefighter extinguishing a car on fire. Road accidents are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries.

No injuries were reported and firefighters were quickly able to bring the blaze under control. The fire initially resulted in long tailbacks for commuters.

Firefighters were able to quickly bring the blaze under control on the sliproad joining Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, formerly known as Salam Street, just after Sheikh Zayed Bridge