Out-of-Control Truck Triggers 23-Vehicle Pile-Up in UAE's Fujairah, Killing 14 Including Indians
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Indian nationals were among 14 people killed and 30 injured when an out-of-control truck triggered a fiery 23-vehicle pile-up in the UAE's Fujairah emirate.
The Indian Consulate in the UAE confirmed the fatalities on Thursday. Officials stated they have contacted the "bereaved families" and are coordinating with local authorities to provide necessary assistance.
The Midnight Crash
The accident occurred shortly before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah, according to Fujairah Police. A truck driver lost control of the heavy vehicle, striking another car before overturning into stationary cars caught in slow-moving traffic.
The collision involved 23 vehicles in total, including five trucks. The impact ignited a massive fire on the overturned truck that rapidly spread to surrounding vehicles, the UAE Interior Ministry confirmed in a statement.
Victim Identification and Rescue
Police, ambulance crews, and civil defence teams rushed to the highway to douse the flames and evacuate survivors. All 30 injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals; 15 have since been discharged, while the remaining 15 continue to receive medical treatment.
Alongside Indians and Emirati nationals among the dead, the injured include citizens from India, the UAE, Oman, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt. Due to the severity of the blaze, authorities are currently relying on DNA testing to confirm the identities of several victims.
Specialist forensic and traffic teams remain stationed at the crash site to clear the wreckage and complete their investigation. Both the Interior Ministry and Fujairah Police have extended their condolences to the grieving families.
