Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai (MS)

Dubai, Sep 30: In a horrific accident that occurred at 4.54 am on Monday, September 30 on Mohammed Bin Zayed road in the city, eight people, including Indian and Pakistani nationals lost their lives, while two others, who are seriously injured are fighting for their life in the emergency section of Rashid hospital.

According to the information given by Dubai police, a 14-seater mini bus crashed into a truck that was parked on the shoulder of the road. Eight people, including the bus driver died on the spot, while two others were injured seriously and four of the passengers in the mini bus received minor injuries. All the victims of this tragic accident are said to be Asian nationals that includes Indians and Pakistanis also.

Not maintaining safe distance while parking the truck on the shoulder as well as not paying attention to the road ahead while driving as the reason for the accident. The mini bus was carrying 14 passengers. The accident took place before Mirdif City Centre on the Sharjah-bound lane on Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

The traffic department specialized cops are investigating the incident and also on the verge of submitting a technical report on the cause of the accident. This was revealed by Col Faisal Al Qasim, director of security media at Dubai police headquarters.

In the wake of this horrific crash the director has asked the drivers to be more cautious and avoid distractions while driving and also adhere to speed limits of the road.