Indian citizens are among those who died. The accident occurred when a speeding truck lost control, overturned, and collided with several other vehicles. Following the collision, the truck caught fire.
UAE के फुजैराह में बेकाबू ट्रक की टक्कर से 23 गाड़ियों में लगी आग; भारतियों समेत 14 की मौत, 30 घायल
A horrific road accident occurred around midnight in Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A truck collided with several vehicles, subsequently catching fire; the incident resulted in 14 deaths and left 30 others injured.
Indian nationals are among those who lost their lives. The accident took place when a speeding truck lost control, overturned, and collided with multiple vehicles. Following the collision, the truck caught fire, which then spread to several nearby vehicles. The Indian Consulate in Dubai has confirmed that Indian citizens are among the deceased.
The incident occurred shortly before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah. The Indian Consulate in Dubai has confirmed the involvement of Indian nationals among the victims and stated that it is working closely with local authorities to assist the affected families.
Statement issued by the Consulate
According to the news agency AFP, the Consulate issued a statement saying, “We have reached out to the families of the victims and are working in coordination with local authorities to provide all possible help and support.” Meanwhile, according to the news agency Reuters, this is one of the deadliest road accidents in the UAE, involving a truck and several other vehicles that were caught in the collision and the subsequent fire.
How the accident in Fujairah unfolded
According to the Fujairah Police, the truck driver lost control of the vehicle shortly before midnight on Thursday while traveling on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road. The truck first struck another vehicle, then overturned, and subsequently collided with several other vehicles that had come to a halt due to slow-moving traffic. What the UAE Government Said
A statement from the UAE Ministry of Interior noted, “A truck driver lost control of his vehicle while on the road, leading to a collision with another vehicle. The truck subsequently overturned and struck several other vehicles that had come to a halt due to slow-moving traffic.” The impact ignited a fire in the truck, which rapidly spread to other vehicles involved in the accident. The Ministry further explained that the collision caused a fire in the truck that extended to several other vehicles, resulting in significant loss of life and property.
14 Dead, 30 Injured; 15 Discharged from Hospital
Authorities confirmed on Thursday that 14 people lost their lives and 30 were injured in the accident. According to Reuters, the Fujairah Police stated that 15 of the injured have been discharged from the hospital, while the remaining 15 are still undergoing treatment. Following the incident, emergency response teams—including police, ambulance personnel, and civil defense units—arrived promptly at the scene.
The police reported that these teams extinguished the fire, transported the injured to nearby hospitals, and secured the site. Authorities have initiated DNA testing to identify some of the victims.
According to Reuters, the Fujairah Police have confirmed that the deceased include citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while DNA analysis is underway to identify the other victims. Meanwhile, the Indian Consulate in Dubai stated that it is working closely with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support to the families of the Indian citizens who lost their lives. The exact number of Indian nationals among the deceased is not yet clear.
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