A Fujairah truck crash killed 14 people and injured 30 others near the entrance to the emirate, in what is being described as one of the deadliest road accidents in the UAE.
How the Fujairah Truck Crash Happened
The accident took place on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, shortly before midnight according to Fujairah Police. The truck driver lost control, hit one vehicle and overturned, then struck several vehicles stopped in slow-moving traffic. The truck caught fire, and the blaze spread to other vehicles.
Casualties and Identification
Fourteen people died. Of the 30 injured, 15 have been discharged from hospital and 15 are still being treated, Fujairah Police said. Emiratis were among the dead, and the Indian consulate in Dubai said Indian citizens were also among those killed. Authorities are using DNA tests to identify some of the victims.
Emergency Response
Police, ambulances and civil defence teams reached the scene, put out the fire, moved the injured to hospitals and secured the area. The UAE interior ministry said the crash caused “heavy loss of life.” The Indian consulate said it has reached out to the bereaved families and is working with local authorities.
At a Glance
- Location: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near Fujairah entrance
- 14 dead and 30 injured, 15 discharged
- Truck driver lost control and hit vehicles in slow traffic; truck caught fire
- DNA tests being used to identify some victims
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