Motorist dies after fiery crash

A motorist whose car was involved in a crash with a truck that triggered a fire died in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the Abu Dhabi Police confirmed yesterday.

The crash occurred on Sweihan Road, close to Al Shamkha Bridge. Abu Dhabi Police said the road is still closed to traffic and urged motorists travelling from Sweihan to Abu Dhabi via Al Falah Bridge to take the route through Al Falah residential area and cross Al Shamkha Bridge. Motorists heading from Abu Dhabi to Sweihan should take Al Shamkha Bridge, then cross Riyadh Bridge and Al Falah Bridge.