14 killed, 30 injured in major multi-vehicle crash in UAE’s Fujairah

DUBAI: At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured in a major traffic accident involving 18 vehicles and five trucks in the United Arab Emirates’ emirate of Fujairah, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.

The crash occurred shortly after midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, near the entrance to Fujairah, according to local media reports.

Fujairah Police initially reported a serious collision involving a truck and several vehicles, prompting an emergency response by police, ambulance services and Civil Defence teams.

The United Arab Emirates’ Interior Ministry later provided the casualty figures, saying the accident involved 23 vehicles in total, including five trucks. The figures were based on preliminary information.

Emergency teams rushed to the scene, provided first aid to the injured and transported them to hospitals for medical treatment. Authorities also secured the accident site and took measures to regulate traffic.

In a statement posted on X, the Interior Ministry said specialised teams were continuing to work with relevant authorities to complete on-site procedures, establish the circumstances of the accident and monitor the situation.

The ministry said medical care was being provided to the injured and that further official information would be released once verified.

The Consulate General of India in Dubai confirmed that Indian nationals were among those killed in the accident.

In a statement on X, the consulate expressed sadness over the loss of lives and said it had contacted the bereaved families and was working closely with local authorities to provide assistance and support.

The ministry urged the public to rely on official sources and refrain from circulating rumours or unverified information, citing the need to respect the victims’ families and the ongoing investigation.

It also expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Fujairah Police said an investigation had been launched to establish the causes and circumstances of the collision. Police also urged motorists to observe speed limits, follow traffic regulations and maintain a safe distance between vehicles.