Three injured after Car crashes into a shop in Dubai

Three people sustained minor injuries when a vehicle crashed into a shop in Al Raffa area last week.

According to Brigadier Ahmed Thani bin Ghalita, Director of Al-Raffa Police Station, the accident happened when a motorist lost the control of their SUV and drove onto the sidewalk before continuing into a shop in the Dubai neighbourhood.

Brig. Bin Ghalita explained that the accident occurred when the driver attempted to get from one bystreet to anther in the Al-Raffa Police jurisdiction. “The driver tried to slow down and observe the traffic pedestrian movements. However, they mistakenly pressed the accelerator pedal instead of the brake and smashed into the front glass facade of the shop and hit three employees inside the shop,” Brig. Bin Ghalita said.

He pointed out that the injured received the necessary medical treatment on-site, while legal procedures were taken against the driver.

Brig. Bin Ghalita warned against improper overtaking, sudden swerving and distraction while driving. He advised members of the public to adhere to the legal speed limits and to keep a safe distance between vehicles.