Tailbacks on Business Bay Crossing after major accident

Monday, 9 September 2019 at 08:06

A major accident on the Business Bay Crossing is causing huge tailbacks for motorists heading towards Sharjah.

Dubai Police have urged commuters to be extra cautious and take alternative roads to avoid the area.

#TrafficUpdate | Traffic congestion due to a sever #accident on business Bay Crossing towards Al Rebbat Rd , please be extra cautious and take alternative ways
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) September 9, 2019

According to eyewitnesses, the accident involved a school bus.

Police and ambulance are on the scene.

In a Tweet, Dubai Police confirmed that the heavy vehicle and school bus that was involved in the accident have been taken off the street.

ARN News has reached out to Dubai Police for more details.

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