14 killed in multi-vehicle crash in Fujairah, UAE
Truck lost control and ignited, fire spread to other vehicles; authorities say 23 vehicles were involved.
Fourteen people were killed and dozens were injured in a multi-vehicle collision on a highway in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The UAE Ministry of Interior said the accident was caused when a truck driver lost control and rammed into multiple vehicles.
The impact caused the truck to catch fire, and flames spread to several other cars. Authorities said a total of 23 vehicles, including five trucks, were involved in the pile-up.
Emergency response and hospital admissions
Fujairah police reported that 30 people were injured and admitted to hospitals for treatment. Emergency crews worked at the scene to extinguish the blaze and to recover victims from the wreckage.
Among the dead are citizens of Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt, according to official statements. Investigators from the Ministry of Interior opened an inquiry to determine the precise sequence of events and whether any additional factors contributed to the crash.
No timetable for the investigation has been released. Local authorities continue to assist the injured and inform next of kin.
Photo: press material from the event
