Accidents and ‘faulty lights’ cause traffic chaos in Dubai

A motorcycle accident, a crash and faulty traffic lights as reported by motorists brought about major tailbacks in Dubai during peak hour traffic on Sunday.

Accidents and faulty lights caused traffic chaos in Dubai during the morning peak hours on Sunday.

Faulty traffic lights on Umm Suqeim Road changed faster than normal, turning green for only 15 seconds, according to drivers.

There were major tailbacks all the way to Arabian Ranches.

“Many traffic lights don’t give the chance for cars to go through,” said Lt Imran Abdullah of Dubai Traffic Police.

A policeman was dispatched to the scene to manage traffic flow on the ground.

Dubai Police said a motorcycle accident took place on Hessa Street at 6:30am forcing the road to close.

An Asian man hit the sidewalk before slamming into an advertising pole.

The victim, who works for a newspaper delivery company, was taken to Rashid Hospital. He sustained serious injuries.

A crash was also reported on Dubai Police’s Twitter account on Emirates Road after the bridge from Maliha Road towards Dubai. The police warned drivers to “exercise caution and common sense”.

Huge tailbacks were also reported on Emirates Road, all the way to Sharjah and around the Al Khail flyover.

The affected areas were reported around the Emirates Scout Association on the way to Dubai from Sharjah.

Motorists were cautioned to avoid Al Wasl Road between The Walk and Safa Park, towards the Marina, as a car overturned next to a post office.

Drivers also reported a sandstorm passing Ajman. The National Centre for for Meteorology and Seismology warned on Twitter against low visibility in different areas due to dust.