Emirati killed in Sharjah road accident

Man succumbs to injuries in Al Qasimi Hospital

The accident left two people dead and six injured.
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An Emirati man, 30, died on Sunday after he lost control of his vehicle, which then overturned on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road in Sharjah.

The incident was reported to police at 1.30pm and the victim was taken to Al Qasimi hospital, but died due to severe injuries.

The Emirati man died from severe injuries caused by an accident that occured while speeding. Courtesy Sharjah Police
The Emirati man died from severe injuries caused by an accident that occured while speeding. Courtesy Sharjah Police

The accident occurred when the driver was speeding, causing his Nissan Patrol to swerve before it collided with another vehicle, then a lamppost and then caught fire.

The driver was removed from the vehicle before it burst into flames.

The body has been handed over to family for burial.

Sharjah Police urged motorists to abide by traffic rules to avoid falling victim to tragic accidents.

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