Fujairah midnight crash: Several dead after truck hits multiple vehicles

Several dead after truck hits multiple vehicles

A midnight collision between a truck and several vehicles on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road has left several people dead and many others injured. The accident which took place at the entrance to Fujairah emirate in UAE, triggered an emergency response, with specialist teams from the police, ambulance services and Civil Defence rushing to the location.They provided first aid to the injured and transported them to hospitals for the necessary medical care. The teams also took steps to secure the accident site and regulate traffic.Fujairah police general command said that the relevant authorities have launched an investigation to establish the causes of the collision and the circumstances surrounding it, Khaleej Times reported.Following the accident, Fujairah police issued an appeal asking the public not to circulate rumours or unverified information about the incident.

The warning specifically covered claims about the number of fatalities and injuries, as well as the nationalities of those killed or injured.The police stressed that information about the crash should be obtained only from official and reliable sources. Fujairah police general command further added that the investigation was continuing and further details would be released once they had been verified and officially confirmed.

The Command also expressed its sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured a speedy recovery, according to Khaleej Times. Meanwhile, police urged all road users to follow traffic laws and regulations, adhere to designated speed limits and maintain a safe distance between vehicles to protect everyone's safety.