Dubai: Accident on Al Khail Road near Umm Suqeim Street bridge
In a social media post, the authority said the accident occurred on Al Khail Road heading towards Sharjah before the Umm Suqeim Street bridge.
Details about the accident itself, including the number of vehicles involved or any potential injuries, were not immediately released.
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