UAE says 14 killed, 30 injured in Fujairah traffic accident
Fourteen people were killed and 30 injured in a major traffic accident involving 18 vehicles in Fujairah, UAE, when a truck lost control and caused a collision and fire.
The accident occurred shortly before midnight (20:00 GMT) at the entrance to the emirate, according to preliminary reports from the UAE's Interior Ministry. A truck driver lost control of his vehicle and collided with another, causing both to veer off the road and smash into several stationary vehicles in slow-moving traffic.
The truck caught fire before the flames engulfed several other vehicles, creating a devastating scene that emergency and specialized teams are still dealing with. The ministry confirmed that 15 people were discharged from hospital after receiving medical care, while 15 others remain hospitalized.
Victims Identified
Police reported that the 14 confirmed fatalities included Emirati nationals and several foreigners, with DNA tests currently being carried out to identify all victims. The injured individuals came from diverse backgrounds, including nationals from the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt.
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