A tragic road accident occurred in the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed area of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on the night of the 12th. Reports indicate that 14 people died on the spot after an out-of-control truck ploughed into other vehicles.

Over 30 individuals, including Indian nationals, have sustained serious injuries in the incident.

Key Highlights

  • The accident occurred in the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed area of Fujairah.
  • The truck, which the driver was unable to control, slammed into several slow-moving vehicles.
  • Over 30 people, including Indian nationals, sustained serious injuries.

Fire breaks out, escalating the toll

A sudden fire broke out in the truck right at the moment of the collision, quickly spreading to several other vehicles. It is reported that the blaze further elevated the death toll.

Fujairah Police stated that the truck careened out of control and overturned into a line of vehicles moving slowly due to heavy traffic congestion.

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