14 dead, including 3 Indians, in multi-vehicle collision in UAE's Fujairah

Fourteen people, including three Indians, were killed in a horrific road accident near the city of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates late Thursday night. Another 30 people were injured in the collision.

According to the UAE Ministry of Interior, the incident occurred shortly before midnight on the route towards Fujairah. Vehicles were moving at a slow speed on the road when suddenly a truck driver lost control of his vehicle. The truck first collided with a vehicle ahead, then overturned and crashed into other vehicles parked and moving slowly around it.

Following the collision, the vehicles caught fire, which immediately engulfed nearby vehicles as well. A total of 23 vehicles were affected in this accident, including 18 cars and 5 trucks.

Upon receiving information about the incident, police, civil defense, and ambulance teams immediately rushed to the spot. Rescue personnel extinguished the fire and rushed the injured to the hospital. Out of the 30 injured admitted to the hospital, about half have been discharged after initial treatment, while the rest are still undergoing treatment.

Due to the intense fire, several bodies were badly charred, due to which DNA tests are being conducted to identify the deceased. According to the Ministry of Interior, those who lost their lives include citizens of India, UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, and Brazil.

All three Indian citizens victims of the accident belonged to the same family from the Malappuram area of Kerala. The deceased include Mohammed Asmil, his twin sister Misna Zubin, and Mohammed Faizal.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has ordered administrative officials to provide all necessary possible assistance to the victim family.

Key developments

• Collision between 23 vehicles due to an out-of-control truck near Fujairah
• 14 persons dead and 30 injured in the accident
• Deceased include three Indian nationals belonging to the same family from Kerala
• DNA tests being conducted to identify victims due to vehicles catching fire