68 vehicles, 10 injured in accidents due to thick fog in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Police received 205 traffic reports via the emergency line 999 in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra regions during fog formation in the early hours of today’s morning.

The fog caused separate accidents between 68 vehicles in Abu Dhabi along Sheikh Maktoum Road, leaving 10 people with minor to moderate injuries. The injured were taken to Mafraq and Al Rahba hospitals.

Abu Dhabi Police called on all drivers to stay informed with the daily weather reports issued by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) before driving in the morning, reducing speeds and leaving sufficient safety distance, avoiding sudden brakes, and using windshield and car lights to properly see the road in the events of low visibility. It is also advised to keep monitoring the safety of brakes, tires, heaters and air conditioners and providing maintenance when needed.