Dubai: German man injured in dune buggy crash airlifted from desert

Police released a video of the rescue operation in the Margham Desert

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By A Staff Reporter

Published: Sun 23 Jan 2022, 1:16 PM

Last updated: Sun 23 Jan 2022, 1:21 PM

A 50-year-old German man suffered serious injuries after his dune buggy overturned in a desert in Dubai.

The Dubai Police airlifted the rider from the Margham Desert and transferred him to Rashid Hospital.

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The police said, “Due to the nature of the man’s injuries and the remote location of the accident, the police decided to airlift him.”

Dune buggies are a popular tourist offering in Dubai and the UAE. The vehicle is offered for rent across the country, especially near the desert.

Accidents involving the vehicle are rare.

sahim@khaleejtimes.com

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Published: Sun 23 Jan 2022, 1:16 PM

Last updated: Sun 23 Jan 2022, 1:21 PM

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