Dubai closes 4 roads as drone incident causes fuel tank fire near DXB
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]Traffic changes were reported following a drone-related incident that impacted a fuel tank in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport.Dubai Police said Airport Street and the Airport Tunnel were temporarily closed, advising motorists to use alternative routes.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Al Garhoud Bridge leading to Casablanca Street was also shut, along with closures at the Cargo Village and Marrakech Street intersections toward the airport. Residents were advised to use detours to ensure safety and reduce congestion. Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended early Monday after the drone-related incident impacted one of the fuel tanks in the vicinity of the airport and caused a fire.The Dubai Media Office said Civil Defence teams quickly contained the fire, confirming the situation is under control with no spread reported.No injuries were reported, and some flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport.4 injured after 2 drones fall near Dubai International Airport; air traffic unaffectedDrone intercepted over Dubai's Burj Al Arab, shrapnel sparks minor fire
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Traffic changes were reported following a drone-related incident that impacted a fuel tank in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport.
Dubai Police said Airport Street and the Airport Tunnel were temporarily closed, advising motorists to use alternative routes.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.
Al Garhoud Bridge leading to Casablanca Street was also shut, along with closures at the Cargo Village and Marrakech Street intersections toward the airport. Residents were advised to use detours to ensure safety and reduce congestion.
Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended early Monday after the drone-related incident impacted one of the fuel tanks in the vicinity of the airport and caused a fire.
The Dubai Media Office said Civil Defence teams quickly contained the fire, confirming the situation is under control with no spread reported.
No injuries were reported, and some flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport.
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