UAE traffic: Commuters face delays


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ABU DHABI // Motorists heading to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai experienced congestion and delays during the morning rush-hour on Thursday.

Dubai Police took to Twitter to report an accident on Sheikh Zayed Road at 8.15am.

A series of accidents in Dubai also caused delays for motorists during their morning commute. No injuries were reported.

There was an accident on Sheikh Zayed Road before Noor Islamic Bank Metro Station towards the World Trade Centre and Sharjah that resulted in tailbacks.

An accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road after the Jumeirah Village Triangle approaching the Dubai Investments Park roundabout towards Abu Dhabi caused bumper-to-bumper traffic.

Motorists also faced long delays after another minor accident on E44 Al Aweer Road after the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road intersection towards Dubai.

No major traffic incidents were reported in Abu Dhabi.

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