Fujairah crash that killed 14: Truck driver detained as prosecutors investigate
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of a truck driver and launched a detailed investigation into a devastating crash in Fujairah that killed 14 people and injured around 30 others, as investigators examine whether vehicle defects or breaches of road safety regulations contributed to the tragedy. The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, November 12, on…
The UAE Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of a truck driver following a devastating crash in Fujairah that killed 14 people and injured around 30 others, according to prosecutors. The accident occurred on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah on Thursday, November 12, involving two consecutive collisions that left several vehicles damaged.
Acting on directives from the Attorney General, a team from the Public Prosecution arrived at the scene to document evidence and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crashes. Preliminary investigations revealed that the first crash involved a vehicle hitting a stationary truck, and the second crash saw a truck carrying two shipping containers collide with multiple vehicles before overturning.
The crashes happened in an area where the right-hand lane had been closed for maintenance works. The truck driver has been detained, with his passport and license confiscated, while prosecutors examine potential vehicle defects or breaches of road safety regulations that may have contributed to the tragedy. Investigations are ongoing, with prosecutors seeking witness statements and DNA testing to identify the victims, as they strive to establish all contributing factors and ensure justice is served.
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