A significant traffic incident involving multiple heavy vehicles on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) caused extensive delays for motorists heading toward Sharjah on Friday afternoon. The collision, which occurred near Exit 24 in the direction of Al Khail, resulted in the complete closure of the two rightmost lanes and created a massive traffic backlog stretching for kilometers.
According to eyewitness accounts, the accident involved three substantial commercial vehicles, including a cement mixer truck and another heavy transport truck. Additionally, a car carrier trailer transporting four to five vehicles came to a complete stop in the farthest lane, further complicating the situation. Dubai Police promptly issued official alerts warning drivers to approach the area with extreme caution and remain vigilant.
The aftermath of the collision created severe congestion, with motorists reporting travel delays exceeding 40 minutes as vehicles progressed at barely perceptible speeds. Digital signage along the highway actively displayed warning messages reading ‘Accident, drive slow’ to alert approaching drivers. Multiple police units were deployed to manage the scene and assist with traffic flow restoration.
This incident marks the second major traffic disruption on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road within a 48-hour period, following another accident reported on Wednesday morning near the Airport Road exit heading toward Jebel Ali. The recurrence highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns along this critical transportation artery connecting key emirates.