Truck Loses Control in Fujairah: 23 Vehicles Collide and Catch Fire, 14 Killed and 30 Injured

At least 14 people have been killed and 30 others injured in a major road accident in the Emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. A statement from the country's Interior Ministry said 18 cars and five trucks were involved in the accident.

The ministry said on Thursday that the accident happened shortly before midnight on Wednesday (20:00 GMT) at the entrance to the emirate. The driver of a truck lost control of his vehicle and collided with another vehicle.

After the collision, both vehicles veered off the road and smashed into several vehicles that were stationary because of slow-moving traffic, the ministry said.

The truck that was hit caught fire, and the flames spread to several other vehicles.

In a post on X, the ministry said emergency and specialised teams were continuing to deal with the aftermath of the accident.

Of the injured, 15 people were discharged from hospital after receiving medical care, while 15 others remained in hospital, the ministry said.

Police said the 14 people confirmed killed included Emirati nationals as well as several foreigners, and that DNA tests were being carried out to identify them.

The ministry added that the injured included nationals of the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt.