One dead, another wounded in Dubai Jet-ski collision

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

One person was killed on Monday in a collision that occurred between two jet-skis near Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, while another sustained injuries, a police official announced.  

Colonel Saeed Al Madhani, Director of the Ports Police Station in Dubai, said that the collision occurred as a result of negligence and lack of attention while riding the jet ski, which resulted in a death of a person and injury of another.

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He called on jet-ski riders to adhere to marine safety instructions and to abide by safe speed limit while maintaining a sufficient distance between them and other marine means of transport. He also noted that anyone who causes injury or death of a person or damage to the property of others, the police would take legal action.

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Al Madhani also affirmed the high readiness of the Ports Police Station to deal with emergency maritime accidents and respond to them in the shortest possible time 24/7. 

The station deploys its various patrols in all marine places to ensure safety of the sea goers.