Three dead in Abu Dhabi bus crash

Crash was caused by careless driving and fog, police say

Police provided this image of the aftermath of one accident, which showed extensive damage to an old labour transport. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi

Three people died and several were injured in two crashes in foggy conditions in Abu Dhabi.

The incidents occurred on Tuesday morning on the Al Faya to Seih Shoaib Road and in the Nahil area.

The first crash occurred when the driver of a small bus collided with a larger bus on the Al Faya to Seih Shoaib Road.

Police said the driver of the smaller vehicle was not paying attention and the situation was compounded by severe fog and low visibility.

Three people died and another three were injured.

The second crash happened in Nahil, close to Al Ain, when a large bus collided with a camel.
Severe fog rolled across parts of the UAE during the past few days causing havoc on the roads.

In Sharjah the conditions on Monday led to a pile-up, while in Dubai, police reported 29 traffic accidents from Sunday until 9am on Tuesday.

Col Juma bin Suwaidan of Dubai Police urged motorists to keep a safe distance between cars and adjust their speed because of the conditions.

He also told drivers to use low-beam lights and indicate when changing lanes.

“Allow extra time for your journey and check your planned route. It’s also advisable to wait for the fog to clear until visibility improves," he said.

Dubai Police said its command and control centre received 2,034 emergency calls during the same period.