Minibus driver acquitted in Dubai accident that killed two

The driver of a minibus involved in a Dubai accident in which two passengers died and nine others were injured has been cleared of all charges, after a court ruled the incident was beyond his control.

The vehicle's front tyre burst, causing it to veer from its lane and hit a concrete barrier on Sheikh Zayed Road, on July 12, 2020.

Witnesses said the minibus — which was carrying 11 passengers — flipped on its side and was engulfed in flames under Al Manara Bridge.

The Pakistani driver was arrested and charged with causing two wrongful deaths and injuries to nine passengers from India, Italy, Philippines, Egypt, Kurdistan, Morocco, and Kenya.

Initial reports had stated 12 people were injured in the crash, but court records clarified nine were hurt.

Prosecutors said at the time the driver had lost control of the vehicle due to carelessness and not paying attention on the road.

The Dubai Traffic Court convicted the man of the charges and sentenced him to a suspended three-month jail term.

He was fined Dh100,000 and ordered to pay Dh200,000 in blood money to each of the deceased's families.

The court also ordered his deportation and the suspension of his driving licence.

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