UAE Fujairah Crash Kills 14, Including 3 Indians
At least 14 people, including three Indian nationals, were killed and 30 others injured in a major multi-vehicle accident in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The crash occurred shortly before midnight on Wednesday, November 11, when a truck lost control and collided with several vehicles, triggering a fire that spread across the accident site.
Fujairah Road Accident Involves 23 Vehicles
Fujairah Police said the accident occurred on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the entrance to the emirate.
The truck initially struck another vehicle before overturning and crashing into vehicles that had slowed or stopped because of traffic congestion.
A total of 23 vehicles, including five trucks, were involved. The collision caused a fire that quickly spread to several damaged vehicles.
Indian Nationals Among Fujairah Accident Victims
The Indian Consulate confirmed that Indian nationals were among those killed and said it was coordinating with local authorities to assist affected families.
The deceased also included Emirati nationals. Authorities are conducting DNA tests to establish the identities of some victims.
The injured included nationals of India, the UAE, Oman, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt.
Of the 30 people hospitalised, 15 have been discharged after treatment, while the remaining 15 continue receiving medical care.
UAE Authorities Investigate Deadly Highway Crash
Police, ambulance crews and Civil Defence personnel responded immediately, extinguishing the fire and transporting injured passengers to hospitals.
Specialist teams continued examining the accident scene as authorities began legal and technical investigations into the collision.
Police urged motorists to maintain safe distances, observe speed limits and exercise caution when approaching congested roads.
