Three Malayalis among 14 killed, 30 injured in massive 23-vehicle crash in UAE's Fujairah | VIDEO
Fujairah: At least 14 people, including three members of an Indian expatriate family from Kerala, were killed and 30 others injured in a major road accident involving 23 vehicles in Fujairah, the UAE Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday.
According to preliminary information released by the Ministry, the massive collision involved 18 light vehicles and five trucks. Fujairah Police reported that the serious pile-up occurred on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street near the entrance to Fujairah, in the vicinity of the Fujairah Court House.
Three members of Kerala family among the dead
Among those who lost their lives in the tragedy were 21-year-old twin siblings Mohamed Asmi Siddique and Misna Jubin Siddique, along with their three-year-old nephew Muhammed Faiz. The victims belonged to the family of Siddique Thuppilikkatt, a native of Malappuram in Kerala.
According to Siddique, the accident occurred around 11 pm on November 11 while the family was returning to Fujairah from Sharjah. The car, driven by his 21-year-old son, collided with a truck. Siddique confirmed that his wife, elder daughter and two other children survived the crash with injuries and are currently out of danger.
Emergency response and official statement
Emergency and specialist teams have been carrying out extensive field operations to clear the aftermath of the crash, while the 30 injured individuals are receiving necessary medical treatment at local hospitals.
The UAE Ministry of Interior stated that relevant authorities are working together to complete on-site procedures and determine the exact circumstances surrounding the collision. Stressing that the casualty figures are preliminary, the Ministry added that the situation is being closely monitored and verified updates will be issued in due course.
Extending sincere condolences to the bereaved families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery, the Ministry urged the public to rely solely on official sources for updates and refrain from circulating rumours or unverified reports.