UAE traffic: Numerous crashes on Dubai's Al Khail Road

Dubai Police say 'accidents' caused traffic backup

Several accidents this morning slowed down the morning commute. Pawan Singh / The National

A number of crashes on Dubai's Al Khail Road in the direction heading toward Abu Dhabi, after the Dubai Mall bridge caused tailbacks in the area.

Drivers are warned to be “extra cautious” in that area this morning. The report was tweeted by Dubai Police at about 8:02am.

According to Google Maps, traffic was also moving slowly on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, at the intersection with E311 and very slowly on E11 near NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda.

Others hotspots at around 8.30am included E311 from Industrial Area 13 to Industrial Area 15.

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