In the Emirate of Fujairah, located in the eastern United Arab Emirates, 14 people have died and 30 were injured following a chain-car accident involving a truck, BBC News reports, citing the country's Ministry of Interior.
The accident occurred around midnight local time near the entrance of the emirate, in slow traffic conditions. According to the ministry, the truck driver lost control; the vehicle collided with another transport, overturned, and crashed into cars stopped in a traffic jam.
In total, 23 vehicles were involved in the accident, including five trucks. After the collision, the truck caught fire, and the flames spread to several other cars, causing numerous casualties.
Thirty injured people were transported to hospitals. Half of them were discharged after receiving treatment, while the others continue to undergo care. Among the dead and injured are citizens of the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt.
The Indian Consulate in the UAE has confirmed that Indian nationals are among the deceased. Diplomats have contacted the victims' families and are cooperating with local authorities to provide the necessary assistance.
DNA examinations are being conducted to identify the victims. Police, medical workers, and civil defense units worked at the scene, extinguishing the fire, evacuating the injured, and securing the area. Specialized services continue their work.
The Ministry of Interior and the police have expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
