It’s difficult to imagine fog in the middle of the desert, but a dramatic accident on the highway from Abu Dhabi to Dubai has been caused by just such a phenomenon. More than 200 cars were involved in a pile-up in which six people have reportedly died and over 300 injured.

Several cars caught alight and it is reported than rescue efforts were hampered by thick fog and the mass of cars. With thanks to our friends in Abu Dhabi, photos of the scene show a mess of flames, car wrecks and the carnage caused by the reduced visibility conditions.

While authorities despatched rescue teams, the severe weather conditions created further disaster and reports from hospitals are of the worst accident ever seen. Motorists have said that while fog does occur in this area, the accident was caused by reckless driving and lack of respect for the conditions.

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