5 killed in accidents this weekend
abu dhabi /ras al khaimah — Two fatal accidents have claimed five lives in the country on Thursday. Three Emiratis were killed in a tragic accident in Abu Dhabi while two Asian residents died in a horrific road accident in Ras Al Khaimah late Thursday night. The Emiratis were killed after their car rammed into a lamp post at Dalma island in Abu Dhabi. While three passengers were killed on the spot, a fourth survived with moderate injuries.
In another gruesome car collision on the new ring road in Ras Al Khaimah, two Asian residents died and four others — two Emirati nationals and two Asian expatriates — were seriously injured when two cars collided, according to a top police officer.
Brigadier Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Humaidi, director-general of the central operations department of the RAK Police, said the accident took place on a yetto-open, unlit road. “The 46-year-old driver of the first car and the passenger sitting next to
Overtaking, inattentive driving and speeding are to be blamed for the deadly accident. All drivers need to strictly observe traffic rules and regulations for road users’ safety and theirs.” Brigadier Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Humaidi, director-general, RAK Police
him, 32, died on the spot, while two other Asians sustained minor to medium injuries.
“The 21-year-old driver of the second car and his 39-year-old passenger — both Emiratis — received moderate injuries, and were rushed to the nearest hospital,” he added. “The bodies were shifted to the morgue of the hospital for burial by relatives as per procedure. The case was referred to the RAK traffic prosecution for legal action.”
Brig Humaidi said that they have repetitively warned against driving on the incomplete and unopened road. “There are several warning signs on the road, which was even blocked to prevent drivers from accessing it. “Overtaking, inattentive driving and speeding are to be blamed for the deadly accident,” he stated. “All drivers need to strictly observe traffic rules and regulations for road users’ safety,” the official added. ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com