Sheikh Zayed Road at standstill after multi-vehicle smash in Dubai

Accident leads to heavy traffic across Trade Centre area

Dubai Police urged motorists to steer clear of the area. Google Maps

A rush hour crash on Wednesday left traffic on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road at a standstill, with vehicles backed up for several kilometres.

The accident happened on the main stretch between Dubai World Trade Centre and DIFC.

Dubai Police urged motorists to steer clear of the area while Google Maps showed the heaviest traffic concentration in the area.