Accidents add to morning congestion in Dubai



Drivers were urged to take extra care on the morning commute following two accidents reported in Dubai on Thursday morning.

An accident was reported just after 8am on the E11 Al Ittihad Road just before the Al Mulla Plaza heading in the direction of Dubai that caused additional congestion to the usual morning traffic.

A second collision was reported on the E611 Emirates Road before the Maliha intersection for Dubai and Abu Dhabi shorlty afterwards, with recovery vehicles in attendance.

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