Sharjah Police released dramatic footage of a crash caused by a vehicle suddenly swerving across two lanes to exit. The car collided with an SUV and flipped over the divider. The incident highlights that sudden swerving is the leading cause of road accidents in the UAE, accounting for about one in six crashes.
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On July 17, Sharjah Police shared security camera footage showing a car attempting a sharp exit by crossing two lanes almost horizontally. The driver of an SUV in the last lane couldn't brake in time and hit the swerving vehicle. The impact sent the grey car skidding over the road divider, where it came to a stop.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of sudden manoeuvres on UAE roads. Sudden swerving ranks as the leading cause of traffic accidents in the Emirates, responsible for approximately one in six crashes nationwide.
Sharjah Police regularly publish real crash footage to educate drivers about road safety. The key takeaway is simple: signal early before changing lanes or taking an exit, and verify that your manoeuvre is safe before executing it.
More details are available in the original police statement.
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