UAE traffic: Accident causes tailbacks in Dubai

Slow traffic on arterial roads and more congestion in Sharjah

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - August 14, 2018: Abu Dhabi Traffic. Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 on Sultan bin Zayed the 1st Street, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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An accident was reported in Dubai following a crash involving two vehicles early on Thursday.

The crash caused tailbacks from Nad Al Hamar Road to Rabat Street, according to the Dubai Police

Sharjah Police asked motorists to be careful after heavy rainfall shut the Sharjah-Kalba road for a few hours early on Wednesday.

Congestion delayed commuters in Sharjah near the National Paints Factory, in Khalidia, in Industrial Area 13 to 15 and Amman Street.

Traffic was slow in Abu Dhabi near Maqta bridge, Mussaffah and near Khalifa City.

Delays in Dubai were reported near Mirdiff, Umm Suqueim, International City and the Green Community.