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Abu Dhabi Police show motorists dangers of running red lights

Monday, 6 May 2024 09:53

By ARN News Staff

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Abu Dhabi Police has released a powerful video showing motorists the dangers of skipping red lights and has urged drivers to stay alert while at the wheel.

The 50-second video, posted on social media, begins by showing a vehicle running a red light and ploughing into the side of a black pick-up truck, causing both vehicles to veer dangerously out of control.

#أخبارنا | بالفيديو .. شاهد خطورة تجاوز الإشارة الضوئية الحمراء#لكم_التعليق #أسبوع_المرور_العربي_2024 #ArabTrafficWeek2024 #بوعينا_نصل_آمنين #تجاوز_الاشارة_الضوئية #stay_Aware_to_arrive_safe pic.twitter.com/oISYxnB35A
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) May 5, 2024

A second incident shows a white car turning across four lanes, straight into oncoming traffic causing an accident with a lorry, just moments before a school bus approaches the intersection.

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