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14 Killed and 30 Injured in Deadly Fujairah Road Accident

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November 13, 2026

Shorya

At least 14 people were killed and 30 injured in a horrific road crash with 23 cars on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, close to the emirate’s main entrance, in Fujairah. The UAE Ministry of Interior and Fujairah Police said that the accident had left 18 cars and five heavy trucks in shambles. Emergency responders were on the scene after the impact caused a fire to start from which multiple vehicles burned.

Fujairah Road Accident Involves 23 Vehicles

Initial results of an investigation into traffic accidents indicate that a large truck snarled up and hit another vehicle, then flipped over into slow or stopped traffic caused by congestion. A fire erupted following the impact that engulfed the truck and started to spread to nearby vehicles. The fire was brought under control by police, Civil Defence and ambulance crews who were able to extinguish the blaze and even evacuate some persons trapped in the wreckage.

Fujairah Road Accident Leaves 14 Dead and 30 Injured

There were 14 deaths, including Emirati and foreign nationals, and 30 injuries of various degrees of severity, authorities confirmed. Out of those who were wounded or injured so far, 15 have been given treatment and discharged, while 15 remain hospitalized. Due to the severity of the disaster, some victims are being identified with DNA testing.

Fujairah Road Accident Prompts Consular Support

The Fujairah incident has impacted families of various nationalities including the Indian nationals. Coordinated support is underway by consular representatives and community leaders also to help affected families and with assistance to related arrangements. The police have also offered condolences to the families who lost loved ones, and hope for a quick recovery for the injured.

Fujairah Road Accident Leads to Public Safety Appeal

The public should not be exposed to unverifiable information or casualty figures, the Ministry of Interior has advised. Motorists and heavy vehicle operators, operating or riding on rural roads, were warned not to break traffic laws such as speed limits, set intervals and be careful on busy highway routes. The complete incident is still under investigation.