Emirati football referee killed in Fujairah car crash

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Emirati football referee killed in Fujairah car crash

Fujairah - Al Awadhi's wife and three children also sustained serious injuries in the accident

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Published: Sun 15 Oct 2017, 5:20 PM

Last updated: Mon 16 Oct 2017, 10:40 AM

An Emirati football referee died after the car he was driving rammed into a road barrier and turned over several times. Al Awadhi's wife and three children, who were travelling in the same car, also sustained serious injuries in the accident. They are recuperating at the Fujairah Hospital.

Initial enactment of the accident showed that the deceased, Tariq Al Awadhi, was using his cell phone while driving. "He suddenly lost control over the steering wheel and rammed into the road barrier on Al Dhaid road. He was rushed to Al Dhaid hospital, where he was declared brought dead," said a police source.

The UAE Football Association posted condolence messages on its social media accounts late on Friday. It wished Al Awadhi's wife and children a speedy recovery.

"He was one of the best and most competent young national referees, and the UAE football has lost a good sportsman," said the association.

ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com


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