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A multi-vehicle collision on Emirates Road in Sharjah left two people injured, with one sustaining severe injuries, according to Sharjah Police. The accident on Tuesday evening (October 1) involved four vehicles and was attributed to the failure of drivers to maintain a safe distance between cars or tailgating, a recurring issue on UAE roads. According to Sharjah Police, emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene after the collision was reported. A woman suffered moderate injuries, while another individual was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries. Both victims received urgent medical attention. Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Al-Mandhary, head of the Traffic and Patrols Department at Sharjah Police, said that the primary cause of the accident was drivers' failure to maintain a safe following distance. He stressed that distractions and insufficient spacing between vehicles are leading causes of road accidents, resulting in significant human and material losses. Al-Mandhary urged drivers to adhere to traffic regulations and maintain safe distances at all times to avoid such tragic incidents. The UAE has strict penalties for violating this rule, with fines of Dh400 and four black points for failing to maintain a safe following distance. ICA/Expat Media
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