The crash claimed 14 lives, including 10 Emiratis and four Indians, while leaving 30 others injured.
Abu Dhabi: Fourteen people, including 10 UAE nationals and four Indians, were killed and 30 others injured in two successive collisions on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah in the early hours of Thursday, November 12, the Ministry of Interior has confirmed.
The collisions caused extensive damage to several cars and trucks, prompting an immediate emergency response from the relevant authorities.
Among the 30 injured were eight UAE nationals, seven Indians, six Omanis, three Egyptians, two Jordanians, two Pakistanis and two Brazilians.
The ministry said the identities of all 14 deceased had been established after the completion of the necessary identification procedures.
Federal Public Prosecution launches investigation
The Federal Public Prosecution has opened an investigation into the accident, ordering on-site inspections, technical assessments and laboratory tests to determine the cause and circumstances of the collisions.
The investigation will also seek to establish whether any legal responsibility arises from the incident.
Specialised police teams reached the scene shortly after the accident, working alongside ambulance crews, Civil Defence personnel and other relevant authorities, the Ministry of Interior said.
The coordinated emergency response ensured that the injured received immediate medical attention before being transported to hospitals for further treatment. Authorities also secured the accident site and implemented the necessary measures to manage the aftermath, the ministry added.
Authorities highlight coordinated response
The Ministry of Interior said the operation reflected the high level of coordination and operational preparedness among the various agencies involved in responding to the accident.
Coordination between the Ministry of Interior, the Federal Public Prosecution and other relevant authorities is ongoing to complete all procedures related to the accident and its investigation.
The ministry also emphasised that the privacy of the victims’ families was being respected.
Ministry urges motorists to follow traffic rules
In the wake of the tragedy, the Ministry of Interior has renewed its appeal to motorists and other road users to strictly follow traffic regulations, observe speed limits and maintain safe distances between vehicles.
Drivers have also been urged to remain vigilant and adjust their driving to changing road conditions, particularly when traffic slows down or comes to a standstill.
The ministry stressed that road safety is a shared responsibility and that following traffic instructions is essential to protecting lives and preventing accidents.
It called for greater road awareness and responsible driving, emphasising the need to comply with safety requirements to protect all road users.
The Ministry of Interior also extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Key facts: Fujairah road accident
- Total casualties: 44
- Fatalities: 14 – 10 UAE nationals and four Indians
- Injured: 30 people from seven nationalities:
- 8 UAE nationals
- 7 Indians
- 6 Omanis
- 3 Egyptians
- 2 Jordanians
- 2 Pakistanis
- 2 Brazilians
Investigation: The Federal Public Prosecution has ordered on-site inspections, technical assessments and laboratory tests to determine the cause of the accident.
Road safety advisory: Motorists have been urged to observe speed limits, maintain safe distances and remain alert to changing traffic conditions.
