At least 14 people have been killed and 30 others injured in a multiple-vehicle accident in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, after a truck driver reportedly lost control and crashed into other vehicles.
The accident occurred shortly before midnight on Wednesday, November 11, on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah. According to police, the truck struck another vehicle, overturned and rammed into several vehicles that had slowed down or stopped in traffic.
The collision sparked a fire that spread to several damaged vehicles, resulting in multiple fatalities. Emergency responders, including police, ambulance crews and Civil Defence personnel, were deployed to the scene to extinguish the fire, rescue victims and transport the injured to hospitals.
Fujairah Police said 15 of the injured had been discharged after receiving treatment, while the remaining 15 were still receiving medical care.
Authorities confirmed that the deceased included Emirati nationals, while DNA tests were being conducted to establish the identities of some victims. Indian nationals were also among those killed, according to India’s consulate in the UAE.
The injured included nationals of the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt.
Police described the incident as a major tragedy and urged motorists to observe traffic regulations, maintain safe distances and exercise caution, particularly in congested areas.
