Fujairah crash claims 14 lives, including 10 Emiratis and four Indians.
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has urged motorists to follow traffic regulations, observe speed limits, maintain safe distances between vehicles and remain alert to changing road conditions, particularly when traffic slows down or comes to a standstill.
The warning follows a fatal traffic accident in Fujairah that claimed 14 lives and left 30 people injured. The ministry stressed that road safety is a shared responsibility and that responsible driving is essential to protecting lives and preventing accidents.
In an update issued in coordination with the Federal Public Prosecution and other relevant authorities, the ministry confirmed that the 14 people killed were 10 Emiratis and four Indian nationals. Their identities were established after the completion of identification procedures.
The 30 injured included eight Emiratis, seven Indians, six Omanis, three Egyptians, two Jordanians, two Pakistanis and two Brazilians.
According to Fujairah Police, the accident occurred on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the entrance to Fujairah. A lorry driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with another car before hitting several vehicles that had slowed down or stopped due to traffic congestion. The lorry caught fire, with the flames spreading to several other vehicles.
The ministry said specialised police units, ambulance crews, Civil Defence teams and other emergency responders were dispatched immediately. Their coordinated efforts helped provide urgent medical care, transport the injured to hospitals and secure the accident site.
The Federal Public Prosecution launched an investigation immediately after the crash, ordering technical inspections, forensic examinations and laboratory tests, including procedures to identify the deceased. The investigation aims to establish the circumstances of the accident and determine legal responsibility.
The ministry said it was continuing to coordinate with the relevant authorities to complete the necessary procedures while respecting the privacy of the victims’ families. It also extended its condolences to the bereaved families and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
