Fourteen people have been killed and 30 others injured after a massive multi-vehicle accident involving 23 vehicles in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
The accident occurred shortly before midnight on Wednesday, November 11, on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah.
According to reports, a truck driver lost control of the vehicle, colliding with another vehicle before crashing into traffic ahead. The truck overturned and caught fire, with flames spreading to several other vehicles.
The collision involved 18 cars and five trucks, resulting in a major fire and extensive damage.
Fujairah Police confirmed that 14 people died in the accident, while 30 others sustained injuries of varying severity. Among the injured, 15 have been discharged from hospital, while the remaining 15 continue to receive medical treatment.
The injured include nationals of the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt. Some of the deceased have yet to be identified, with DNA testing being used to establish their identities.
Police, ambulance crews and Civil Defence teams responded to the scene, extinguishing the fire and transporting injured victims to hospitals.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The UAE Ministry of Interior expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
