Two killed as vehicle crashes outside Abu Dhabi hospital

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Two people were killed and another seriously injured after a vehicle crashed into a pillar at the entrance of a hospital in Abu Dhabi.

The accident occurred outside Cleveland Clinic on Wednesday morning.

According to Abu Dhabi Police, preliminary investigations indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to swerve and crash into the pillar.

Emergency response teams rushed to the site after being notified about the incident and rescued the injured person.

Further investigations have been launched by the police.

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