Three injured in fiery Dubai road accident

One of the vehicles completely destroyed in the blaze

One of two vehicles that caught fire on Dubai’s Ras Al Khor Road. Courtesy Dubai Civil Defence 
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Three people were injured in a fiery two-car crash on Dubai's Ras Al Khor Road.

The incident happened at 8.52pm on Wednesday. The cars collided and caught fire just before the exit to the Al Quoz area.

One of the vehicles was a pick-up truck similar to those typically used for transporting furniture.

Crews from Dubai Civil Defence's Nad Al Sheba station arrived within minutes and controlled the blaze.

Officers said three people were hurt in the accident. One suffered burns to his hand, but the extent of the other injuries was not revealed.

One vehicle was entirely destroyed by the fire.

No further details were released.