Teacher run over on first day of school in UAE

She was hit by a speeding vehicle after school hours.

A teacher suffered from injuries after she was hit by a car as she crossed the road in Al Ain on the first day of the new academic year.
The incident occurred in Al Sarooj area on Sunday afternoon as the teacher had just moved out of a public bus. She then crossed the road as she headed to the parking lot where she had left her car. The parking yard is on the other side of the road
As she crossed from the zebra crossing, a car suddenly knocked her down.
Other vehicles in the first and second lanes had reportedly stopped at the pedestrian crossing spot after seeing the woman. But the driver who was in the third lane didn't bother to stop his car, according to an eyewitness.
The teacher sustained injuries in different parts of her body.
Police and an ambulance rushed to the scene after being notified about the incident.
The woman was taken to Al Ain Hospital where she is receiving treatment.
Police blamed the crash on the driver, who didn't stop at the pedestrian crossing.
He will be charged for causing the accident and for violating traffic rules.
Police has urged motorists to respect the rules of the road and stop at zebra crossings for pedestrians.
Pedestrians have also been told to always cross roads from designated areas such as foot bridges and pedestrian crossings to avoid accidents.
Not giving way to pedestrians carries a Dh500 fine and six black points. Those caught stopping on crossings and obstructing pedestrian movement face a Dh400 fine and three black points.
The penalty for pedestrians crossing roads at undesignated spots is Dh400.
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• Abu Dhabi