Fujairah, 12 November, 2026 (Ghufran): At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured in a devastating road accident involving five trucks and 18 other vehicles in the United Arab Emirates’ emirate of Fujairah. According to international media reports, the victims include nationals of the UAE, Pakistan, India, Oman, Brazil, Jordan and Egypt. DNA testing is being conducted to establish the identities of those killed in the accident. Fujairah Police said the incident occurred on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the entrance to Fujairah, where a truck driver lost control of the vehicle and initially collided with another car. The truck subsequently overturned and crashed into several vehicles that had slowed down or stopped due to traffic congestion. The collision triggered a massive fire in the truck, which quickly spread to the surrounding vehicles, turning the highway into a scene of destruction. Police officers, emergency responders, ambulance services and Civil Defence teams rushed to the scene, brought the fire under control and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals. Of the 30 injured people, 15 were discharged after receiving medical treatment, while the remaining 15 continue to receive care in hospital. Fujairah Police have confirmed that legal and technical investigations into the accident are underway to determine its exact cause. Authorities have also urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information and rely on official sources for updates.