united arab emiratesMinistry of Interior It said today that a truck lost control on the road, hit several vehicles and caught fire, killing 14 people and injuring 30 others.
The accident occurred on a road at the entrance to Fujairah state, Agence France-Presse reported.
The Interior Ministry said in a statement that the accident occurred around midnight. “A truck driver lost control of his vehicle while traveling on this road. He first hit a car, then overturned and then hit several vehicles parked on the road due to slow moving traffic.”
The statement said the collision “caused the truck to catch fire, which spread to several other vehicles, causing extensive damage.”
Emergency rescue units including police, ambulance and civil defense teams reached the spot. Half of the injured have been discharged from the hospital, while the rest are still undergoing treatment.
The Interior Ministry said officials were conducting DNA tests to confirm the identity of the deceased.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai said Indian citizens were also among the dead. The Consulate has contacted the families of the victims and is working closely with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support.
