Dubai. A horrific road accident in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) has left many families in deep shock. At least 14 people died and 30 others were injured in the accident involving 18 vehicles and five trucks. Indian citizens have also been affected in the accident. After the incident, the Indian Consulate in Dubai has become active. An embassy official visited the hospitals of Fujairah and met the families of the victims of Indians and assured them of all possible assistance.
Condition of the injured after reaching the hospital
According to 'Khaleej Times' report on Thursday, the accident took place on Wednesday. After this, on Friday, Indian Consulate officials reached the hospitals of Fujairah and met the victims of the accident and their families. Sharing information on social media platform X, the embassy said that the officer expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and also talked to the hospital administration and doctors. The officer inquired about the health and recovery status of the Indian citizens undergoing treatment in the hospital. The Embassy clarified that all possible assistance is being provided to the affected families. However, the official number of total Indians injured in the accident has not been shared yet.
Three people from the same family in Kerala died
In this accident, a mountain of sorrow fell on a family from Kerala. Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said on Thursday that three of those who lost their lives in the accident belonged to the same family. They have been identified as Mohammad Asmil and his twin sisters Misna Zubin and Mohammad Fayis. All three were residents of Vengara in Malappuram district.
The accident occurred due to the truck driver losing control
Fujairah Police said the accident occurred on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the entrance to the city shortly before midnight on Wednesday, Arab News reported. According to initial information, a truck driver lost control of the vehicle. The truck first hit another vehicle, then overturned and hit several other vehicles on the road.