Abu Dhabi: Fourteen people, including 10 UAE nationals and four Indians, died and 30 others were injured in two consecutive collisions on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah in the early hours of Thursday, November 12, the Ministry of Interior has announced.
The accident left several vehicles and trucks damaged, prompting an emergency response from the relevant authorities.
The 30 injured included eight UAE nationals, seven Indians, six Omanis, three Egyptians, two Jordanians, two Pakistanis and two Brazilians.
The ministry said the identities of all 14 people who died had been established following the completion of the necessary identification procedure
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Federal Public Prosecution launches investigation
The Federal Public Prosecution has launched an investigation into the accident, ordering on-site inspections, technical assessments and laboratory tests to establish the cause and circumstances of the collisions.
The investigation will also determine any legal responsibility arising from the incident.
Specialised police teams rushed to the scene immediately after the accident, working alongside ambulance crews, Civil Defence teams and other concerned authorities, the Ministry of Interior said.
The coordinated emergency response ensured that the injured received prompt medical attention and were transferred to hospitals for treatment.
