Horrific accident on Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway

wheeler · 11th March 2008, 15:59

A bizzare accident involving 200 cars (yes, that's right... 200 cars!!) took place today morning on the Abu Dhabi - Dubai highway in the United Arab Emirates. So far, number of casualties have been tagged at 6 with 25 cars catching fire. This horrific accident has been attributed to high speed driving under low visibility conditions due to fog.

For more details, please visit Gulfnews: Horrific accident on Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway near Ghantoot

planet_rocker · 11th March 2008, 16:14

driving with HAZARD LIGHTS on : but why? driving with hazard lights turned on can be hazardous at times.

people should know when and where to use Hazard lights and they should also know when to use fog lamps / driving with HLs/TLs on.

I am sorry for being rude :(

read the comments posted in the article.

benbsb29 · 11th March 2008, 17:12

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Some people at the scene claim that there was some looting of crashed cars going on, although these reports remain completely uncomfirmed.

Hmm.. from when on did this start?

ajmat · 11th March 2008, 17:48

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Originally Posted by planet_rocker

driving with HAZARD LIGHTS on : but why? driving with hazard lights turned on can be hazardous at times.
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Hazard lights are meant to be used when to signify danger or used when car is stationary to warn of a hazard.

In asia, people switch them on as if it forms a protective barrier and drive right on!

Vid6639 · 11th March 2008, 17:49

I've seen this during rains and when entering tunnels as well.

ram_hyundai · 11th March 2008, 19:19

Steer kick in buddie,any more details on what happend.Looks really horible.
ram

Nitin · 11th March 2008, 19:31

Damn!! Thats really bad!
Condolences to the families affected.

vivekiny2k · 11th March 2008, 19:41

fog is responsible for many such mishaps.

100 Car Pileup Kills 2 In California, Dense Fog Blamed For Crash On Highway 99 South Of Fresno - CBS News

leodelg · 11th March 2008, 20:15

guys.. i just got the first hand pictures of this accident from my friend who was present at the scene of this accident.... it is absolutely ghastly....

Mods: I know the pictures are horrifc. Please delete this post if you think it is unwarranted for. But this is the real danger of speeding. Not just to you, but others as well.

TrueDreamer · 11th March 2008, 21:07

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Originally Posted by GulfNews

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.

"We were told to expect 40 causalities but when our team reached the site we told that only seven accident victims with minor injurious will be sent to us. Those with serious injurious were admitted to two hospitals in Abu Dhabi.”

Police also said that because of the bad weather helicopters were unable to begin airlifting the injured until 11.30am.

Eyewitness Tahir S, said: “I was involved in the first crash. I could hardly see anything because of the fog. It was horrible. You could see 10m in front of you.

“After the crash I looked behind and people were yelling and screaming.”

Matt, 26, a German national said the scene was chaotic.

He added: “The accident was a combination of fog and people using their hazard lights. I only escaped with a bruise.”

Khamis I. Mohammad, deputy of traffic and patrol Abu Dhabi police said: “It was a disaster scene, everyone was speeding and after the first crash happened people just started hitting each other.

“There were six buses carrying labourers, three buses had 50 passengers each.”

He also advised people not to use their hazard lights and not to listen to the radio while driving.

Source: Gulfnews: Horrific accident on Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway near Ghantoot

mjothi · 11th March 2008, 21:13

Horrible. Not able to understand how this could happen. Really bad news. :(

Jaggu · 11th March 2008, 21:15

Some pic i received by email :(

rr_zen · 11th March 2008, 21:19

What a ghastly sight ! That must have been one raging inferno !

v1kram · 11th March 2008, 21:32

Should be the Worst day in the history of UAE, more than 200 vehicles collided mainly due to heavy fog and some careless drivers who use hazard lights while driving in fog. casualities should be more than mentioned in the news since they are not revealing exactly. May their soul R.I.P

kuttapan · 11th March 2008, 21:39

Steeroid bhai, Where art thou? Hope you are alright !

11th March 2008, 15:59	#1
wheeler BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DXB Posts: 261 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Horrific accident on Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway A bizzare accident involving 200 cars (yes, that's right... 200 cars!!) took place today morning on the Abu Dhabi - Dubai highway in the United Arab Emirates. So far, number of casualties have been tagged at 6 with 25 cars catching fire. This horrific accident has been attributed to high speed driving under low visibility conditions due to fog. For more details, please visit Gulfnews: Horrific accident on Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway near Ghantoot Last edited by wheeler : 11th March 2008 at 16:00.
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11th March 2008, 16:14	#2
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	driving with HAZARD LIGHTS on : but why? driving with hazard lights turned on can be hazardous at times. people should know when and where to use Hazard lights and they should also know when to use fog lamps / driving with HLs/TLs on. I am sorry for being rude :( read the comments posted in the article. Last edited by planet_rocker : 11th March 2008 at 16:21.
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11th March 2008, 17:49	#5
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,728 Thanked: 43,463 Times View My Garage	I've seen this during rains and when entering tunnels as well.
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11th March 2008, 19:19	#6
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Steer kick in buddie,any more details on what happend.Looks really horible. ram
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11th March 2008, 19:31	#7
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Damn!! Thats really bad! Condolences to the families affected.
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11th March 2008, 19:41	#8
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	fog is responsible for many such mishaps. 100 Car Pileup Kills 2 In California, Dense Fog Blamed For Crash On Highway 99 South Of Fresno - CBS News
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11th March 2008, 20:15	#9
leodelg BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 229 Thanked: 14 Times	guys.. i just got the first hand pictures of this accident from my friend who was present at the scene of this accident.... it is absolutely ghastly.... Mods: I know the pictures are horrifc. Please delete this post if you think it is unwarranted for. But this is the real danger of speeding. Not just to you, but others as well. Attached Thumbnails
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11th March 2008, 21:13	#11
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Horrible. Not able to understand how this could happen. Really bad news. :(
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11th March 2008, 21:15	#12
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,906 Times	Some pic i received by email :( Attached Thumbnails
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11th March 2008, 21:19	#13
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	What a ghastly sight ! That must have been one raging inferno !
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11th March 2008, 21:32	#14
v1kram BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Coimbatore /YEG Posts: 465 Thanked: 242 Times	Should be the Worst day in the history of UAE, more than 200 vehicles collided mainly due to heavy fog and some careless drivers who use hazard lights while driving in fog. casualities should be more than mentioned in the news since they are not revealing exactly. May their soul R.I.P
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11th March 2008, 21:39	#15
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Steeroid bhai, Where art thou? Hope you are alright !
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