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Fourteen dead after truck loses control in 23-vehicle crash in UAE

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The late-night collision unfolded at the entrance of the eastern emirate of Fujairah, ultimately involving 23 vehicles, including five trucks. The impact caused the initial truck to roll over and erupt into flames, rapidly catching neighboring vehicles on fire. Emergency personnel managed to extinguish the blaze and transported 30 injured individuals to local medical centers. While 15 of the wounded have been discharged after treatment, the remaining 15 patients continue to receive hospital care.

Key points

  • The deadly accident impacted an international group of motorists, including citizens from…: The deadly accident impacted an international group of motorists, including citizens from the UAE, India, Oman, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt.
  • Fifteen of the thirty injured victims have been discharged from the hospital, while fifte…: Fifteen of the thirty injured victims have been discharged from the hospital, while fifteen others remain admitted for treatment.
  • The Indian consulate is working in coordination with local authorities to support the fam…: The Indian consulate is working in coordination with local authorities to support the families of the victims.

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Fourteen people have been killed and dozens injured after a truck driver lost control and hit several vehicles in Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates, the interior ministry has said.

The accident involved 23 vehicles including five trucks, and happened at the entrance of the eastern emirate in "slow-moving traffic" just before midnight, the ministry added in a statement.

The impact caused "the truck to catch fire and the blaze to spread to several other vehicles, resulting in a heavy loss of life", it said.

Thirty people were injured and taken to hospital, Fujairah Police said, adding that DNA tests are being used to identify the bodies of the victims.

Some of them were Emirati nationals, the police added.

The Indian consulate in the UAE said its citizens were also among the deceased, and said it has reached out to "bereaved families" and is working with the local authorities to provide assistance and support.

Officials said the truck collided with another vehicle before overturning and striking others that had stopped due to "slow-moving traffic" on the street.

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