Indians among 14 killed in Fujairah truck crash and fire
A truck lost control and hit multiple vehicles on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, injuring 30 people.
Fourteen people, including Indian nationals, died after a truck lost control and crashed into several vehicles in the Fujairah emirate of the United Arab Emirates. The accident occurred shortly before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the entrance to Fujairah, according to reports from News18 and India Today.
The UAE Interior Ministry stated that the truck driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to hit another vehicle before overturning. The truck then struck several other vehicles that had stopped due to slow-moving traffic, triggering a fire that spread to other vehicles involved in the pile-up.
The collision involved 23 vehicles, including five trucks. Authorities confirmed that the deceased included Emiratis, Omanis, Indians, Brazilians, Pakistanis, Jordanians, and Egyptians.
Of the 30 people injured in the crash, 15 have been discharged from the hospital, while the other 15 remain under medical care, according to Fujairah Police.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed that Indian nationals were among the dead and said it is coordinating with local authorities to support the bereaved families. The consulate expressed sadness over the tragedy and stated it is working to provide assistance.
Emergency teams, including civil defence units and ambulance crews, worked to extinguish the blaze and secure the site. Authorities are currently using DNA testing to identify some of the victims.