Motorist in critical condition after Dubai road crash

The Indian man's vehicle burst into flames after he drove into a lamp post on Sunday morning

A driver was seriously injured in a crash on Emirates Road in Dubai on Sunday. Pawan Singh / The National

A driver was badly hurt after his car smashed into a lamp post and burst into flames.

The Indian motorist, whose age was not disclosed by police, veered off Emirates Road in Dubai and crashed.

Police are investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred at about 8.50am on Sunday.

The man was transferred to Rashid Hospital in a critical condition after suffering burns and other injuries.

Police were also called to a 13-vehicle pile-up on the same road that day.

Officers said three people were injured in the crash on the Sharjah-bound lane.

Images of the accident showed a damaged pick-up truck and vehicles scattered across the lanes.

Fog, dust and changeable weather are common at this time of year, as the seasons change and temperatures increase.

Officers have repeatedly told drivers to watch their speed, keep their distance from the vehicle in front and drive carefully in poor conditions.