14 Dead and 30 Injured in Tragic Traffic Accident in Fujairah
The UAE Ministry of Interior reported a fatal traffic accident at the entrance of Fujairah, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries among various nationalities.
A severe traffic accident occurred late Wednesday night at the entrance of the Emirate of Fujairah, when a truck driver lost control and collided with several stationary vehicles.
The impact triggered a fire that engulfed the truck and multiple other vehicles, prompting an immediate response from civil defense and ambulance teams to extinguish the flames and transport the injured.
The incident resulted in 14 fatalities and 30 injuries, with 15 of the wounded currently receiving necessary medical care in hospitals.
Authorities confirmed that the victims are of various nationalities, including individuals from the UAE, India, Oman, Pakistan, Brazil, Jordan, and Egypt.
DNA testing is currently underway to identify some of the victims whose identities have not yet been confirmed.