Saturday, March 15, 2008

Biggest traffic accident in Emirates

The number of dead is expected to rise because of serious cases
Killing 3 and injuring 277 in the biggest traffic accident Emirates because of fog






Police said the UAE that three people were killed and 277 injured Tuesday when a 11-3-2008 dozens of cars and buses because of thick fog in what might be the biggest traffic accident in the Emirates.

The police reported that about 20 cars were burnt in the accident during the morning rush hour on the main road between the capital city of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. And clashed with a large number of cars playing to the extent that the police had not counting yet.






Police also said that the number of dead could rise as some injured are in serious condition and at least one of them in critical condition.

The pictures showed debris burned and broken endash and definitely metal on the road remained closed for most of the day while police evacuated and rescue workers removed the injured and cars.
The television footage showed burned cars on the road.

Jenny Pitman said he saw a British Eye "I saw many ambulances and fire and saw smoke emitted from cars."

He added the incident on the road to reach the maximum speed it to 120 kilometers per hour worse because the number of buses on the road carrying workers to their workplaces.

Police said that 12 buses carrying about 300 workers in the outline is part of the incident that occurred six o'clock local time (0200 GMT).

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