14 Killed, 30 Injured as 23 Vehicles Crash in UAE’s Fujairah
FUJAIRAH — At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured in a major multi-vehicle crash involving 18 cars and five trucks in the UAE emirate of Fujairah, according to preliminary information released by the Ministry of Interior.The accident occurred shortly after midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the entrance to Fujairah….
FUJAIRAH — At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured in a major multi-vehicle crash involving 18 cars and five trucks in the UAE emirate of Fujairah, according to preliminary information released by the Ministry of Interior.
The accident occurred shortly after midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the entrance to Fujairah. Authorities said a truck driver lost control, collided with another vehicle, overturned and then struck several cars that had slowed or stopped in traffic.
The Interior Ministry said the truck caught fire and the blaze spread to several other vehicles, contributing to the heavy loss of life. Police, ambulance and Civil Defence teams rushed to the scene, extinguished the fire, provided first aid and transported the injured to hospitals.
Fujairah Police said 15 of the 30 injured had been discharged after initial treatment, while the remaining 15 remained under medical care. The authorities said the dead included Emirati nationals, while some identities were still being confirmed through DNA testing.
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash. The Interior Ministry urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information, adding that further details would be released once confirmed.
