UAE traffic alert: Multiple accidents cause delays in Dubai

Dubai - Dubai Police urge drivers to take caution and follow the traffic rules.

By Web Report

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Published: Wed 24 Feb 2021, 8:35 AM

Last updated: Wed 24 Feb 2021, 12:59 PM

Motorists faced significant delays during the rush hour commute on Wednesday with accidents reported in Dubai and traffic snarls in Sharjah.

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The police took to Twitter to report an accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road near Al Khail Street, causing delays towards Abu Dhabi. They advised motorists to take alternative routes to avoid delays.


In another tweet, the police reported an accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road before Vegetables Market Bridge towards Abu Dhabi and advised motorists to be extra cautious.

At 9.08am, the Dubai Police warned motorists about an accident on Al Khail Street before the Hessa Street exit towards Jebel Ali.

An accident on Dubai - Al Ain Road before the exit towards Nad Al Sheba 4 also caused delays.

Another accident was also reported on Rabat Street opposite to Festival City, causing tailbacks towards Al Warqa.

At 12.49pm, the police warned motorists about an accident on Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street towards Burjuman.

An accident was also reported at 12:45pm on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road towards Sharjah.

According to Google Maps, an accident was reported on 311 Road near Nadd Al Hamar, causing huge tailbacks towards Dubai.

Slow moving traffic was also reported on the E11 route - from Sharjah to Dubai - particularly in Al Nahda, leading up to Hor Al Anz East.

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