Multiple car crash on Sheikh Zayed Road causes major tailbacks

Tailgating has been blamed for the crash but no one required hospital treatment.

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DUBAI // A number of cars were involved in a crash on Sheikh Zayed Road Abu Dhabi-bound this morning that caused an hour-long tailback.

The incident, which took place near the Jafza buildings in Jebel Ali, happened as a result of tailgating, according to police.

Due to the volume of traffic heading to the capital, it caused major disruption to commuters, however, no one was injured or required hospital treatment.

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