Crashes cause huge tailbacks on Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai's Jebel Ali

Eyewitnesses say two separate accidents have caused heavy congestion

The traffic at 6.45pm on Thursday. Google Maps
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Huge tailbacks were reported on Sheikh Zayed Road outside Jebel Ali in Dubai on Thursday evening.

Traffic was at a standstill for at least 5km near to the Motiongate theme park towards Dubai Marina.

Eyewitnesses said two crashes about 5km apart led to heavy congestion.

Dubai Police alerted drivers to the accidents but had no more information as of 6.45pm.