14 killed in 23-vehicle crash near Fujairah

A collision involving 23 vehicles near the entrance to Fujairah killed 14 people and injured 30 shortly before midnight on November 11, UAE authorities said. The crash involved 18 cars and five trucks, according to the Ministry of Interior.

Fujairah Police said a truck driver lost control and struck another vehicle before hitting vehicles that had stopped in slow traffic. The truck caught fire, and flames spread to other vehicles, authorities said. The crash occurred on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street near the entrance to the emirate.

Of the 30 injured, 15 had been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment, while 15 remained hospitalized, police said. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt.

Authorities said the deceased included Emiratis and that DNA testing was underway to identify some victims. The legal and technical investigation into the circumstances of the crash was continuing.

The Indian Consulate in Dubai said Indian nationals were among those killed and that it was working with local authorities to assist bereaved families. The number of Indian victims was not provided in the consular statement described in reports.