A truck collision and subsequent fire on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road resulted in 30 injuries.
Fourteen people, including Indian nationals, died after a truck collided with multiple vehicles near the entrance to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday night, according to India Today and News18.
The accident occurred shortly before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road as traffic was moving slowly. The UAE Interior Ministry stated that the truck driver lost control, hit another vehicle, and overturned into several stopped cars, triggering a fire that spread to other vehicles.
The crash involved 23 vehicles, including five trucks. Authorities confirmed that the deceased included Emiratis, Omanis, Indians, Brazilians, Pakistanis, Jordanians, and Egyptians.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed that Indian nationals were among the dead. In a statement, the consulate said it has reached out to bereaved families and is working with local authorities to provide assistance and support.
At least 30 people were injured in the incident. Reports indicate that 15 of the injured have been discharged from the hospital, while the remaining 15 continue to receive medical care.
The Interior Ministry said authorities are using DNA testing to identify the bodies of the victims.
