UAE crash kills 14 and injures 30 as truck overturns and catches fire in Fujairah

A severe truck crash in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, claimed 14 lives and left 30 injured, including Indian nationals. Following the accident near Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, the truck driver lost control, collided with another vehicle, and overturned, causing a fire that engulfed multiple vehicles, according to the UAE Ministry of Interior.

The General Command of Fujairah Police reported that the collision happened before midnight, near the entry to Fujairah, when the truck driver lost control, collided with another vehicle, and overturned, striking several stopped vehicles. The fire from the burning truck spread to other vehicles, resulting in heavy casualties.

Police, ambulances, rescue crews, and Civil Defence personnel responded to the scene following an emergency report. They worked to extinguish the fire, provide medical assistance to the injured, and transport them to hospitals for treatment. Of the injured, 15 were discharged after receiving medical care, while the remaining 15 continued to receive treatment based on their health conditions.

The victims included Emirati nationals, as well as citizens from Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt. Indian nationals were confirmed among the injured.

Expressing grief over the loss of life, the police offered sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. They emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, maintaining safe speeds, and keeping adequate safety distances, especially on congested roads, to prevent such accidents. The police urged the public and social media users to refrain from spreading rumors or unreliable information and rely on official sources for updates on the incident.