A multi-car accident has caused at least one car to burst into flames on Sheikh Zayed Road, according to Dubai Police.

Gulf News has reported that at least five cars were in the accident, which happened near Jebel Ali metro station, in the Abu Dhabi-bound side of SZR.

A helicopter, three ambulances and two fire trucks are on site.

14:37#TrafficUpdate | A multi-vehicle traffic #accident on SZR after Danube Metro Station towards Abu Dhabi.

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— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) July 1, 2018

A Gulf News reader shared visuals of the accident

Breaking: A multi vehicle traffic accident on SZR, just past the Danube metro station towards Abu Dhabi. Credit GN reader pic.twitter.com/G2ZXEboS39

— Gulf News (@gulf_news) July 1, 2018

There’s heavy traffic in the area and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes

More as the story breaks.