At least 14 people have been killed and 30 others injured in a major traffic accident in the emirate of Fujairah, according to preliminary reports from the UAE Interior Ministry. The crash involved 18 vehicles, including 5 trucks.
The ministry said the incident happened shortly before midnight, at 20:00 GMT, at the entrance to the emirate. It said a truck driver lost control and collided with another vehicle. Both veered off the road and struck several vehicles that had stopped because traffic was moving slowly. One truck caught fire, and the flames then spread to other vehicles.
Rescue teams continue work at the crash site
Emergency and specialised teams were still dealing with the aftermath, the ministry said in a post on X. It said 15 people had been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment, while 15 others remained there.
Police said the 14 people confirmed dead included Emirati nationals and several foreigners. DNA tests are being carried out.
Injured include nationals of several countries
The ministry added that the injured included nationals of the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt.
