Dubai: A crash at the third interchange of Shaikh Zayed Road caused major tailbacks towards Dubai on Saturday.

Dubai Police tweeted about the incident, urging drivers to avoid the area and find other routes.

“The crash involved two cars and it looked serious,” an eyewitness told Gulf News.

The Dubai Police tweet said: “An #accident has been reported on SZR under the third bridge toward #Dubai and there is traffic, take care and alternative ways. #news”.