Indian student in Dubai run over by speeding car while waiting for roadside assistance
Naifa Balkies Hameed died after a speeding vehicle allegedly struck her while she stood behind her car in Dubai’s Al Rashidiya area.
A 21-year-old Indian architecture student, Naifa Balkies Hameed, lost her life in Dubai after being struck by a speeding car while waiting for roadside assistance on Thursday. The tragic incident occurred in Al Rashidiya area of the city. Her father, Binu Hameed, had advised her to contact roadside assistance after discovering a flat tire while on her way to university.
Naifa called her father to inform him about the problem, and he suggested she take a taxi once the vehicle was towed. However, about five minutes later, her father tried contacting her again, but she did not respond. Later, Dubai Police notified her family of the fatal accident. The driver had been arrested, but Dubai Police has not yet issued a public statement on the matter.
Naifa had recently returned to Dubai from Kerala, where she had traveled with her family for a wedding. Her father, brother, sister-in-law, and uncle remained in Kerala at the time of the incident. The family expressed hope that her death would raise awareness about the dangers of inadequate roadside safety. Naifa, an experienced driver since she turned 18, was driving her brother's car on the day of the accident.
She was remembered for her kindness and attention to the birthdays and wedding anniversaries of others. Naifa's remains were flown to India on Saturday night, and she was laid to rest at a mosque in her hometown of Thodupuzha, Kerala, on Sunday.
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