UAE: 14 killed, 30 injured as truck crashes into vehicles in Fujairah; Indians among hurt

At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured, including Indian nationals, after a truck lost control and crashed into several vehicles on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street in the UAE's Fujairah emirate. The collision triggered a massive fire that engulfed multiple vehicles, the UAE Ministry of Interior said.

According to a statement issued on X on Thursday, the accident took place before midnight near the entrance to Fujairah. The truck driver reportedly lost control, first colliding with another vehicle before overturning and hitting several vehicles that had stopped due to slow-moving traffic.

"The General Command of Fujairah Police has revealed details of the serious traffic accident that occurred before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, at the entrance to the Emirate of Fujairah, leaving 14 people dead and 30 others injured to varying degrees," the Ministry said.

The impact caused the truck to catch fire, with the flames spreading to several other vehicles and resulting in a high number of casualties.

Following an emergency alert, specialised police teams, ambulance and rescue crews, and Civil Defence personnel rushed to the scene. They worked to bring the fire under control, rescue those affected and provide medical assistance before shifting the injured to hospitals.

UAE Truck Accident: 15 Injured Discharged From Hospitals

Providing an update on the injured, Fujairah Police said 15 of the 30 people injured had been discharged after receiving medical treatment. The remaining 15 continued to receive care based on their medical conditions.

The deceased included Emirati nationals, while the identities of several other victims were still being established through DNA testing.

Those injured included citizens of the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt, confirming that Indian nationals were among those affected.

Expressing grief over the tragedy, Fujairah Police offered their "sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy" to the families and loved ones of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Police Urge Public Not To Spread Rumours

Following the accident, Fujairah Police urged motorists to follow traffic regulations, observe prescribed speed limits and maintain safe distances from other vehicles, particularly when approaching congested roads.

"Preserving lives is a shared responsibility," the police said, reiterating their commitment to improving road safety and reducing serious traffic accidents.

The General Command of Fujairah Police also confirmed that the competent authorities were continuing the legal and technical procedures related to the incident.

Urging the public and social media users to exercise caution while sharing information, the police said people should "not spread rumors or unreliable information" and rely only on official sources for updates and confirmed details.

(With ANI inputs)