Construction crane toppled onto cars in Dubai, one injured - PHOTO - VIDEO

Dubai. 3 February. REPORT.AZ/ A construction crane has collapsed during high winds on the main highway running through Dubai, disrupting traffic in the heart of the Mideast's commercial hub.

Report informs, the official of Dubai Media Office said the crane toppled onto Sheikh Zayed Road on Friday afternoon, injuring at least one person and setting three cars alight. Rescue crews were on the scene.

Friday is the first day of the weekend in Dubai, and traffic on the multi-lane highway is typically lighter than on workdays.

Notably, stormy weather announced today in Dubai, wind force reaches 60 kilometers per hour.