At least 14 people have lost their lives, and another 30 have been injured as a result of a serious road accident in the United Arab Emirates, including 18 vehicles and five trucks.
The accident occurred on Thursday (November 12th), at the Fujairah emirat, and is considered one of the deadliest road accidents in the country’s history.
According to Fujairah Police, the accident occurred after a truck driver lost control just before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, near the entrance of the emirat.
The truck first crashed into another vehicle, then turned upside down and hit several vehicles that had been banned because of heavy traffic. The crash caused fire in the truck, which then spread to several cars and other vehicles.
Shortly after the event, emergency teams, civil protection forces, ambulances and police arrived at the scene, where they intervened to extinguish the fire and transport the wounded to hospitals.
According to Fujairah Police, 15 of the injured persons have left the hospital, while 15 others continue to receive medical treatment. Among the victims are also citizens of the United Arab Emirates, while for the identification of some of the other persons who lost their lives, authorities are using DNA tests.
In a statement, the United Arab Emirates Interior Ministry announced that emergency teams and specialised groups have arrived at the scene to investigate causes and circumstances of the tragic accident.
The ministry has also called on citizens to be informed through official sources and to avoid spreading unverified gossip or information, seeking respect for victims’ families and the ongoing identification and investigation process.
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