Drivers in Dubai encountered major delays today after a road accident caused heavy traffic on one of the city’s busiest roads. The accident, which happened during rush hour, created a temporary traffic jam, impacting commuters going into central regions.
Dubai Police quickly came to the scene and attempted to clear the blockage while coping with the movement of cars. Authorities have not yet made available the number of cars involved or whether there were any injuries, but the incident resulted in heavy tailbacks and irritated drivers through several lanes.
Against the backdrop of the congestion, motorists have been advised by police to drive with even more care, particularly in busy areas. Police also asked commuters to use alternative routes and plan extra travel time so that they would not contribute to even more delays and secondary accidents.
The accident emphasizes the need for road safety consciousness and prudence on the part of drivers during peak periods. Officials are still keeping close tabs on the situation and have assured people that work is in progress to get traffic flowing to normal in record time.
