Public road accident

Fourteen people have died, 30 others were injured in an accident that involved 18 vehicles and five trucks in Fujairah, the Ministry of Interior said on Thursday. The accident occurred after a truck driver lost control, crashing into another vehicle that overturned. The overturned vehicle hit multiple others that had stopped due to slow moving traffic. The truck also caught fire with the blaze spreading to other vehicles.Earlier this morning, Fujairah Police said that a serious traffic accident had taken place on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road (E89), at the emirate's border. This major road starts at Fujairah Corniche Road (E99) in Fujairah and extends to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Road (E66) in Abu Dhabi. It passes through Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, linking the eastern and central regions of the UAE.Relevant authorities are taking necessary measures in the aftermath of the accident, including providing medical care to the injured, and monitoring the situation.Injuries, fatalities
As authorities continue to investigate, they said 15 of the 30 injured have been discharged from hospital after receiving necessary medical care. The remaining injured continue to receive treatment in hospitals, as per their health conditions. The nationalities of those injured include: Emirati, Omani, Indian, Brazilian, Pakistani, Jordanian, and Egyptian.Fujairah Police noted that the deceased included Emirati citizens along with others, whose identities are still being established through DNA testing.The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Thursday offered condolences over the tragic crash, saying they have reached out to the bereaved families."Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Fujairah that claimed lives of several people, including Indian nationals. The Consulate has reached out to the bereaved families and is closely working with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the grieving families during this difficult time. Further details are being ascertained," they said.
The Ministry of Interior has expressed its "deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the deceased", while wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.In another reminder, the authority has urged members of the public to obtain information from official sources and avoid spreading rumors or unverified information.This isn't the first such deadly crash to take place in the UAE this year. Earlier, in June, seven people were killed and nine others injured after a minibus crashed into a truck that had stopped in the middle of Emirates Road in Dubai.Dubai Police said preliminary investigations showed the truck had come to a sudden stop in the middle of the road due to a technical fault. The bus driver, who allegedly failed to pay attention and keep a safe distance, then rammed into the truck from behind.