UAE: Indians among 14 dead after 23-vehicle collision
What's the story
A devastating truck accident in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, has claimed 14 lives and injured 30 others. The incident involved a collision of 23 vehicles, including five trucks. It occurred late on Wednesday night when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle on the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road. The truck collided with another vehicle before overturning and hitting several vehicles that had stopped due to "slow-moving traffic." The crash triggered a fire that engulfed several other vehicles.
Diplomatic response
Indian consulate confirms deaths of Indian nationals
The Indian Consulate in the UAE confirmed that Indian nationals were among those who lost their lives in the tragic accident.
The consulate has reached out to the bereaved families and is working with local authorities to provide assistance and support.
The injured include nationals from the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt.
Rescue operations
Emergency services rush to scene, fire extinguished
Emergency services, including police, ambulance crews, and civil defense teams, rushed to the scene of the accident. They worked quickly to extinguish the fire and evacuate those injured.
The UAE Interior Ministry confirmed that 30 people were injured in this tragic incident. Of these, 15 have been discharged after treatment while another 15 continue to receive medical care.
Ongoing investigation
DNA tests underway to identify victims
Authorities are conducting DNA tests to identify some of the victims. The deceased include Emirati nationals and those from other countries.
Fujairah Police said specialist teams remain at the site as investigations continue into this tragic incident.
The UAE Interior Ministry and Fujairah Police have expressed their condolences to the families of those killed in this accident.