New Delhi, Nov 13: Indian nationals were among the 14 people killed when a truck lost control and rammed into multiple vehicles in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting the Indian Consulate to reach out to the bereaved families and coordinate assistance with local authorities.
According to the BBC and Saudi Gazette, the accident involved 23 vehicles, including five trucks, on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street near the entrance to Fujairah shortly before midnight. Thirty people were injured and taken to hospitals. The injured included nationals of India, the UAE, Oman, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt.Fujairah Police said the truck first collided with another vehicle before overturning and hitting several vehicles held up in slow-moving traffic. The truck caught fire, with the blaze spreading to other vehicles and causing heavy casualties.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai said it was deeply saddened by the tragedy, which claimed several lives, including those of Indian nationals. “The consulate has reached out to the bereaved families and is closely working with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support,” it said in a statement posted on X
Police said DNA tests were being conducted to identify the bodies. Half of the injured have been discharged after treatment, while the remaining victims continue to receive medical care. Emergency services, including police, paramedics and civil defence teams, rushed to the spot to extinguish the fire, rescue the injured and secure the accident site.
