UAE traffic collision kills 14, injures 30 in Fujairah

A major traffic accident in Fujairah has claimed at least 14 lives and left 30 people injured, according to the UAE Ministry of Interior. The incident occurred when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle, sparking a collision involving 18 vehicles and a subsequent fire.

Emergency services responded to the scene in the northern emirate, where firefighting efforts focused on extinguishing the blaze that engulfed multiple vehicles. The scale of the incident, involving nearly two dozen vehicles, underscored the severity of the crash and the challenges faced by first responders in containing the situation.

Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing. The incident marks one of the deadliest traffic accidents reported in the UAE in recent times and has renewed focus on road safety across the emirates.

The injured were transported to medical facilities for treatment. Officials did not immediately provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding the truck driver's loss of control.