UAE: Accident on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in Abu Dhabi; delays expected
A traffic accident took place on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street on Sunday morning in Abu Dhabi, the city's police announced.
The incident took place on the road heading towards inland areas.
Motorists have been warned of traffic congestion and obstruction on the route.
The authority has advised them to take caution and use alternative routes.
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