Fourteen people were killed and 30 others injured in a catastrophic 23-vehicle pile-up and fire on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street in Fujairah, marking one of the deadliest traffic accidents in the United Arab Emirates.
According to Fujairah Police, the crash occurred shortly before midnight near the entrance to the emirate after a truck driver lost control of his vehicle. The truck initially struck a car before overturning and slamming into a line of vehicles stopped in slow-moving traffic. Upon impact, a fire erupted in the truck and rapidly spread to several damaged vehicles.
In total, 18 cars and five trucks were caught in the collision. Civil defense, ambulance, and rescue teams rushed to the scene, extinguishing the blaze, transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals, and securing the highway.
Victim Identification and Hospital UpdatesPolice confirmed that 15 of the 30 injured individuals have since been discharged from the hospital, while 15 remain under medical care. The injured include nationals from the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt.
Authorities reported that Emirati citizens are among the 14 fatalities, while forensic teams are conducting DNA testing to formally identify several other victims due to the severity of the fire.
Authorities Urge Caution and Road SafetyThe UAE Ministry of Interior and Fujairah Police extended their condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a full recovery. Officials urged motorists to strictly observe speed limits and maintain safe following distances—especially when approaching congested or slow-moving traffic.
Specialized teams are continuing legal and technical investigations into the crash. Authorities also reminded the public and social media users to rely exclusively on official channels and refrain from circulating unverified information or rumors.