Dubai Police warning after 13-car pile up - in pictures

The vehicles collided on the city's Emirates Road on Sunday

Vehicles were scattered across the motorway in the accident on Emirates Road. Courtesy: Dubai Police

Police urged drivers to be more cautious in dusty and low-light conditions. Courtesy: Dubai Police

Officers have repeatedly told motorists to keep their distance from the car in front and watch their speed. Courtesy: Dubai Police

Three people were hurt in the accident. Courtesy: Dubai Police

Vehicles were badly mangled and covered the wide-lane ring road. Courtesy: Dubai Police

Dubai Police released pictures of a 13-vehicle pile-up as they urged drivers to be cautious in low visibility.

The accident happened on Emirates Road on Sunday morning.

Officers said three people were injured in the crash on the Sharjah-bound lane.

Images showed a damaged pick-up truck and vehicles scattered across the lanes.

Fog, dust and changeable weather are common at this time of year, as the seasons change and temperatures ramp up.

Officers have repeatedly told drivers to watch their speed, keep their distance from the vehicle in front and drive carefully in poor conditions.