A multiple-vehicle accident caused long tailbacks in Dubai on Thursday.

The four-car pile-up on Sheikh Zayed road - before Yalayis Bridge towards Dubai - injured three people.

One driver sustained moderate injuries and was rushed by the Air Wing to Rashid Hospital, while two other sustained minor injuires and were treated at the site of the accident, according to Dubai Police spokesperson.

He added that the accident had obstructed traffic. Police traffic patrols sprung into action to divert and guide traffic to ease congestion.

Source: .khaleej Times