A truck lost control causing a chain-reaction crash involving over 23 vehicles and a fire, resulting in at least 14 deaths and dozens injured.
On Thursday, 12 Nov 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Interior reported that a truck driver lost control and collided with multiple vehicles in Fujairah, leading to at least 14 deaths and dozens of injuries.
The ministry's statement said the accident involved 23 affected vehicles, including five trucks, occurring just before midnight on Wednesday at the entrance to Fujairah.
The truck first grazed another vehicle before overturning and sliding into other cars stopped due to slow traffic. The impact caused the truck to catch fire, with flames spreading to several nearby vehicles, resulting in significant loss of life.
Fujairah police disclosed that 30 injured people were taken to hospitals and DNA testing is underway to identify the deceased, among whom are Emirati nationals.
The Indian Consulate in the UAE confirmed that some of their citizens were among the deceased and has contacted the affected families, coordinating with local authorities to provide assistance and support.
Half of those injured have been discharged from hospitals, while the others remain under medical supervision. The injured include nationals from the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt.
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Source:bbc