School bus collision in UAE: Ajman Police report no injuries
A minor collision occurred between two school buses in the Al Mowaihat area of Ajman, resulting in no injuries among the students, according to the emirate's police.
The accident occurred as a result of the rear bus not leaving a sufficient safety distance, and the two buses collided at a low speed, it added.
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