Dubai road accident leaves Indian biker with multiple fractures and hospital bill nearing Rs 1 crore

Medical records indicate that the crash caused fractures to both legs as well as his right hip.

An Indian expatriate living in Dubai is facing hospital expenses approaching Dh400,000 (around Rs 1 crore) after sustaining severe injuries in a motorbike accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), The Times of India reported.

The incident occurred last week, when 36-year-old Avinash Sequeira, a freelance events professional, was returning home from a weekend group ride with fellow motorcyclists. Sequeira, who is a member of the Ducati Owners Club, had set out before sunrise with six other riders for what was planned as a routine trip towards Hatta.

According to accounts from Sequeira and his family, the ride progressed without incident until the group approached Liwan, close to his residence. At that point, one of the motorcycles developed a radiator leak. Riders stopped to inspect the issue and suspected that loose stones on the road may have damaged the radiator.

To avoid further mechanical damage, the group decided to exchange motorcycles. The affected bike was taken towards a nearby garage, while Sequeira continued the return journey on another motorcycle.

“All was fine until then,” Sequeira said while speaking from his hospital bed.

As he approached a mild curve on a bridge near Liwan, Sequeira said the motorcycle suddenly lost grip.

“I wasn’t speeding. My speed wouldn’t have been more than 50 kmph on the curve,” he said according to the publication. “The bike slipped unexpectedly. I tried to steady it because I didn’t want it to crash, but it was too heavy. Once I lost control, it fell on my legs.”

Medical records indicate that the crash caused fractures to both legs as well as his right hip. Bystanders alerted emergency services, and Sequeira was transported by ambulance to Fakeeh University Hospital, where doctors initiated emergency trauma treatment.

Since his admission, Sequeira has undergone two major surgical procedures lasting close to five hours in total. During these operations, metal rods were inserted to stabilise fractures in his right femur and hip. Treating doctors have informed the family that at least two further surgeries are required, including work on his left leg and reconstruction of the tibia below his right knee, as per the TOI report.

Doctors have also advised that his recovery will be prolonged. The family has been told that Sequeira is likely to require around three months of rehabilitation before he can begin walking again, followed by several additional months to regain mobility and strength.

Sequeira does not have medical insurance. As a freelance professional, he was not covered under an employer-provided health plan. As a result, the cost of emergency treatment, surgeries and hospitalisation has continued to rise rapidly.

His father, Sunil Sequeira, 65, who works as a real estate broker, said the family is unable to meet the growing expenses.

“We were alerted after Avinash’s iPhone automatically sent out an SOS alert following the crash,” he said. “By the time we reached the hospital, he was already being prepared for surgery.”

The family has acknowledged the medical care provided by the hospital and the prompt response from emergency services but said the financial burden has been overwhelming. They added that support from friends, fellow bikers and members of the wider expatriate community has helped them manage immediate needs while they consider next steps.

According to TOI, authorities in Dubai have repeatedly warned motorists and riders about safety risks on major highways, including E311 and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). In late 2025, Dubai Police issued advisories cautioning drivers against fatigue, illness and reduced alertness, noting that such factors can lead to loss of vehicle control even at moderate speeds.

Police have also stepped up enforcement against dangerous riding practices, including excessive speeding. In recent cases, riders travelling at speeds between 280 kmph and 300 kmph have been arrested, with fines reaching Dh50,000 and vehicles impounded as part of deterrence measures.