Fourteen dead, 30 injured in Fujairah accident involving 18 vehicles, 5 trucks

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The authority said that relevant authorities are continuing to take necessary measures in the aftermath of the accident, including providing medical care to the injured, and monitoring the situation

Fourteen people have died, 30 others were injured in an accident that involved 18 vehicles and five trucks in Fujairah, the Ministry of Interior said on Thursday.

The accident occurred after a truck driver lost control, crashing into another vehicle that overturned. The overturned vehicle hit multiple others that had stopped due to slow moving traffic. The truck also caught fire with the blaze spreading to other vehicles.

Earlier this morning, Fujairah Police said that a serious traffic accident had taken place on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road (E89), at the emirate's border. This major road starts at Fujairah Corniche Road (E99) in Fujairah and extends to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Road (E66) in Abu Dhabi. It passes through Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, linking the eastern and central regions of the UAE.

Relevant authorities are taking necessary measures in the aftermath of the accident, including providing medical care to the injured, and monitoring the situation.

As authorities continue to investigate, they said 15 of the 30 injured have been discharged from hospital after receiving necessary medical care. The remaining injured continue to receive treatment in hospitals, as per their health conditions. The nationalities of those injured include: Emirati, Omani, Indian, Brazilian, Pakistani, Jordanian, and Egyptian.

Fujairah Police noted that the deceased included Emirati citizens along with others, whose identities are still being established through DNA testing.

The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Thursday offered condolences over the tragic crash, saying they have reached out to the bereaved families.

"Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Fujairah that claimed lives of several people, including 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. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the grieving families during this difficult time.

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