At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured in a massive traffic accident in the Emirate of Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates Interior Ministry reported. The incident, involving 18 cars and 5 trucks, occurred shortly before midnight on Wednesday at the entrance to the emirate. Official accounts state that a truck driver lost control of his vehicle, leading to a collision that forced both vehicles off the road into stationary traffic. According to the accident happened shortly before midnight (20:00 GMT) on Wednesday at the entrance to the emirate, the ministry, On Thursday.
The initial impact triggered a fire that spread to surrounding vehicles. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed to manage the scene, with the ministry providing updates via social media. Of those injured, 15 have been discharged from medical facilities, while another 15 remain under care. Authorities confirmed that the fatalities include both Emirati nationals and several foreign citizens, noting that DNA testing is currently underway to ensure proper identification. According to police, The 14 people confirmed killed included Emirati nationals and several foreigners, and that DNA tests are being carried out.
The casualties reflect the diverse population impacted by the disaster; the injured include individuals from the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt. Specialized teams continue to work through the aftermath of the collision to secure the area and finalize investigation procedures regarding the sequence of events that led to the multi-vehicle pileup.
