At least 17 people, including three Indian nationals, have been killed in separate road accidents in the Fujairah region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Around 30 others were injured in the incidents, according to reports citing the UAE's Ministry of Interior.
Accident Details
The UAE's Ministry of Interior reported that the accidents occurred around midnight local time on Wednesday on a major highway in Fujairah. Preliminary investigations suggest that a truck driver lost control and collided with another truck. The impact caused both vehicles to veer off and crash into several cars stuck in traffic congestion. A fire broke out in one of the trucks shortly after the collision, quickly spreading to nearby vehicles.Bangladesh Pratidin reported that a total of 17 people were killed in the separate accidents, including three Indian nationals. Meanwhile, Prothom Alo reported at least 14 fatalities from a single severe accident.
Jugantor's report mentioned 14 deaths resulting from a collision involving 23 vehicles. While there are slight discrepancies among media reports regarding the exact number of casualties and the nature of the accidents, the overall death toll remains broadly consistent.
Casualties and Rescue Operations
The Ministry of Interior confirmed that 15 of the 30 injured individuals have been discharged from hospitals after receiving treatment, while the remaining 15 are still under medical care. Among the 14 deceased are UAE nationals and citizens of several other countries. Authorities are working to identify the victims.Emergency services and specialized rescue teams arrived at the scene shortly after the accidents to conduct rescue operations. In a post on social media platform X, the UAE's Ministry of Interior stated that emergency services and specialized rescue teams are working to manage the aftermath of the accidents.
