Doha: More than a hundred accidents were reported from all around Qatar this morning. Heavy fog and non-adherence of traffic rules that should be followed during adverse weather conditions caused 113 traffic accidents this morning (Tuesday, January 19, 2016), a statement from Ministry of Interior (MoI) said.
No deaths or serious injuries were reported in these accidents, which took place in Al-Khor Coastal Road and Shamal Road mainly at Umm Qarn Intersection.
“The competent authorities in the Interior Ministry have taken many necessary preventative measures to prevent more accidents. Patrols were deployed on many roads to stop traffic movement temporarily where necessary and to enhance safety measures in some areas that saw dense fog. Patrols also moved the damaged cars from the highway and then helped return the traffic to normal’” the statement added
The authorities urged all motorists to follow safety measures and follow guidelines while driving in thick fog or rain.
Most important of these safety measures are: Allow more distance between vehicles than normal circumstances, avoid passing and overtaking, no matter what the speed of other vehicle is.
If the fog is too dense to continue, don’t hesitate to pull completely off the road and try to park your vehicle on the right side of the road safely.
Don’t use high-beam lights or hazard lights while driving as hazard lights are meant for only emergency stopping. Instead use fog lights and low beam headlights.
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