Fujairah: Fourteen people have been killed and 30 others injured in a major road accident involving 18 vehicles and five trucks in Fujairah, the UAE Ministry of Interior announced.
According to preliminary information released by the ministry, the accident involved a total of 23 vehicles. (18 vehicles and 5 trucks)
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Emergency and specialist teams are continuing field operations to deal with the aftermath of the crash, while the injured are receiving the necessary medical care.
The Ministry of Interior said the relevant authorities were working together to complete on-site procedures and establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.
It added that the situation was being closely monitored and that further official updates would be released once the information had been verified.
The ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of those killed, praying for Allah's mercy and forgiveness for the deceased and patience and strength for their loved ones.
It also wished those injured a speedy recovery.
The ministry urged the public to rely on official sources for information and avoid circulating rumours or unverified reports.
