14 killed, 30 injured in UAE truck crash

At least 14 people have been killed and 30 others injured after a truck lost control and crashed into several vehicles in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah emirate, triggering a massive fire.

According to Fujairah Police, the accident occurred shortly before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah.

Police said the truck driver lost control of the vehicle while travelling along the road. The truck first collided with another vehicle before overturning and striking several cars that had stopped due to slow-moving traffic.

The impact caused the truck to catch fire, with flames quickly spreading to several damaged vehicles. The blaze resulted in a significant loss of life and left dozens of people injured.

Emergency services, including police, ambulance crews and civil defence teams, rushed to the scene. Rescue workers extinguished the fire, transported the injured to nearby hospitals and secured the accident site.

Fujairah Police confirmed that 14 people had died and 30 others sustained injuries. Of those injured, 15 have been discharged from hospital, while the remaining victims are continuing to receive medical treatment.

Authorities said the deceased included Emirati nationals, while DNA testing was being conducted to establish the identities of some victims.

The Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed that Indian nationals were among those killed in the accident. It said it had contacted the bereaved families and was coordinating with local authorities to provide assistance and support.

The crash is among the deadliest road accidents reported in the UAE, highlighting the devastating consequences of major traffic collisions involving multiple vehicles.