Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has called on all road users to comply with traffic regulations, observe speed limits, maintain safe distances between vehicles and remain alert to changing road conditions, particularly when traffic slows or comes to a halt.
The ministry issued the warning following a deadly traffic accident in Fujairah that killed 14 people and injured 30 others, stressing that road safety is a shared responsibility essential to protecting lives and preventing accidents.
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In an update issued in coordination with the Federal Public Prosecution and other relevant authorities, the ministry confirmed that the 14 people killed included 10 Emiratis and four Indian nationals, following the completion of procedures to identify the victims.
The 30 injured included eight Emiratis, seven Indians, six Omanis, three Egyptians, two Jordanians, two Pakistanis and two Brazilians.
The accident occurred on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the entrance to Fujairah, when a lorry driver lost control of his vehicle and collided with another car before striking several vehicles that had slowed or stopped because of traffic congestion, according to Fujairah Police. The lorry caught fire, with flames spreading to several other vehicles.
