Horrific accident on Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway near Ghantoot

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By waseem1963

 

Ghantoot: At least six people have been killed after a series of  horrific accidents on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway near Ghantoot on Tuesday morning.

Police have said around 200 cars were involved in the crash, which happened in heavy fog, with 25 cars catching fire. 

About seven people with minor injurious from the accident site in Ghantoot were treated and later discharged said a senior doctor from the Accident and Emergency Unit at Rashid hospital.

Serious casualties were taken to Al Rahba and Al Mafraq hospitals in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Victor Mikhael Butros, in charge of the Accident and Emergency Unit of the hospital said: “We received the news of the accident at 9am and immediately a team comprising of two doctors and two nurses along with equipments were dispatched to the scene.

By Scarlett• 11 Mar 2008 22:42
Scarlett

(ok now if Yoda shows up we're all in trouble)

 

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. --Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)

By whoami• 11 Mar 2008 21:42
whoami

what can I say scarlett, QL has a way of turning people into bitter old people. (Only kidding, I'll fight the dark side)

 

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By anonymous• 11 Mar 2008 21:35
anonymous

Life is getting tougher by day

By Scarlett• 11 Mar 2008 21:35
Scarlett

I truly feel for the families of the deceased and injured...there are often many left behind to grieve.

 

Whoami...your last comment in itself is very negative...why not rethink and try to be positive again.

 

 

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. --Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)

By anonymous• 11 Mar 2008 21:30
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

Pathetic and Horrific....AbuDhabi -- Dubai Road use to be so busy during morning hours.....

Many ppl who work in Dubai, have accomodation in Abudhabi....due to high rent in Dubai......

 Abudhabi - Dubai is around 160 KM.....

The speed limit is 160Km/Hr.....so that most of them drive at the maximum speed to reach office on time....

By lima foxtrot• 11 Mar 2008 21:06
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By jauntie• 11 Mar 2008 21:03
jauntie

as whoami said, I too hope that whomever is hurt will be able to recover physically and emotionally.

Road accidents are worldwide - happily pile ups like this one are rare. 

By Living_in_Qatar• 11 Mar 2008 20:51
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Living_in_Qatar

 

 

Pathetic and Horrific....AbuDhabi -- Dubai Road use to be so busy during morning hours.....

Many ppl who work in Dubai, have accomodation in Abudhabi....due to high rent in Dubai......

 Abudhabi - Dubai is around 160 KM.....

The speed limit is 160Km/Hr.....so that most of them drive at the maximum speed to reach office on time....

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Many people quit looking for work when they find a job"

By whoami• 11 Mar 2008 20:18
whoami

I hope that whomever is hurt will be able to recover physically and emotionally.

 

On a side note, if this was an accident in Qatar, who wants to bet that most of the posts here would be how crap Qatari driving is? Happens somewhere else, and there'll hardly be any mention of driving skills :P

 

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By RS• 11 Mar 2008 19:53
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hope that relief reaches everyone injured fast.

 

Pray to GOD for the speedy recovery of the injured and condolences to the family members of the deceased. 

 

 

 

Hate me for what I am,

Love me for what I am not...

By ohbee wan• 11 Mar 2008 19:12
Rating: 4/5
ohbee wan

here's link to an article from arabian business, it includes a video footage posted on youtube. it reported now that 8 have been killed and 92 cars caught fire.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/513449-deaths-after-31-car-crash-on-abu-dhabi-dubai-road

 

condolences to the families, and speedy recovery to those injured.

 

 

- live your life as simple as you are

- money doesn't create man, but it is the man who created money

- don't do what others say, just listen to them, but do what you feel good

By anonymous• 11 Mar 2008 18:52
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

2 Docs and 2 Nurse for 200 car accidents... HUH!!!

 

 

GeT RicH or Get A Rich

By stealth• 11 Mar 2008 18:22
Rating: 4/5
stealth

heartfelt condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased.

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