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UAE Interior Ministry Says Truck Crash in Fujairah Kills 14, Injures 30
“Authorities have not yet established the circumstances of the crash”
“DNA tests are being used to identify the bodies of the victims.”
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Fourteen killed and 30 injured in Fujairah multi-vehicle crash involving 18 vehicles and five trucks. A truck driver lost control, triggering the collision near the entrance to Fujairah.
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Fujairah pileup and fire
The UAE Interior Ministry said a major traffic accident in the emirate of Fujairah killed at least 14 people and injured 30 others, with the crash involving 18 vehicles and five trucks. The ministry said the accident happened shortly before midnight at the entrance to Fujairah, after a truck driver lost control and collided with another vehicle. The ministry said the truck caught fire before the flames engulfed several other vehicles that were stationary due to slow-moving traffic.
Fujairah Police said the truck collided with another vehicle before overturning and striking vehicles stopped because of slow-moving traffic, and the impact caused the truck to catch fire and the blaze to spread. The authorities said emergency and specialised teams continued to deal with the aftermath of the accident.
Hospital discharge and DNA
The UAE Interior Ministry said 15 people were discharged from hospital after receiving medical care, while 15 others remained in hospital. Fujairah Police said DNA tests are being used to identify the bodies of the victims, and the dead included Emirati nationals. The BBC said the Indian consulate in the UAE reached out to "bereaved families" and was working with local authorities to provide assistance and support.
Fujairah Police said the injured included nationals from the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt, and the ministry said the injured were taken to hospital. The authorities said they expressed their deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
Investigation and warnings
Fujairah Police said authorities were investigating the circumstances of the accident, while emergency teams continued response operations and provided medical care to those injured. The UAE Interior Ministry said specialized teams were working with relevant authorities to complete investigations and assess the aftermath of the crash. Fujairah Police urged motorists to follow traffic regulations, observe speed limits and maintain safe distances between vehicles, particularly when approaching traffic congestion or areas where vehicles were slowing down.
Fujairah Police also urged the public and social media users not to circulate rumours or unverified information, stressing the importance of relying on official sources for confirmed updates. The National said the Ministry of Interior expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured.