Four people have died and nine others injured after a minivan swerved off Khor Fakkan road in Sharjah.
The road was closed to traffic following the incident at the Al Seyouh intersection on Thursday morning.
According to the Sharjah Police, the van flipped several times causing the fatalities.
Emergency teams rushed to the site, and the injured were airlifted to nearby hospitals.
Some Dubai flights cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
Some flights operating at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) were cancelled or delayed on Friday due to adverse weather conditions.
Dubai deploys special patrols, emergency crew to monitor traffic during rains
Dubai Police has deployed a number of patrols, while Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has positioned more than 2,000 staff to respond to any emergencies due to the unstable weather conditions.
UAE leaders congratulate Morocco on FIFA Arab Cup win
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating King Mohammed VI and Morocco following their win at the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 in Qatar on Thursday.
UAE ministry urges remote work for private sector in weather-hit areas
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) is urging private sector companies in areas most affected by the current weather to implement remote work on Friday, December 19.
