14 killed, 30 injured in major multi-vehicle crash in UAE’s Fujairah; 3 Indians among dead

FUJAIRAH: At least 14 people, including three Indian nationals, were killed and 30 others injured in a massive multi-vehicle pile-up in the UAE’s Fujairah Emirate late Wednesday, the UAE interior ministry confirmed.

The accident occurred on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the entrance to Fujairah Emirate. A speeding truck reportedly lost control, collided with another vehicle and overturned before crashing into several vehicles stranded amid slow-moving traffic.

The impact triggered a fire in the truck, which quickly spread to nearby vehicles, aggravating the tragedy. A total of 23 vehicles, including five trucks and 18 cars, were damaged in the pile-up.

Three Indians, including toddler, among dead

Among those killed were three Indian nationals, including a three-year-old child from Kerala. The victims also included UAE nationals.

The 30 injured people belong to India, the UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Brazil, Jordan and Egypt.

Of the injured, 15 have been discharged from hospitals after receiving treatment, while the remaining 15 continue to receive medical care.

As several bodies were badly charred in the fire, authorities are conducting DNA tests to establish the identities of the deceased.

The Consulate General of India in Dubai expressed deep condolences over the tragedy.