At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured when a heavy truck lost control and caused a pile-up of 23 vehicles in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Indian nationals were among those who died and were injured in the accident, authorities said.
The crash took place shortly before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street near the entrance to Fujairah when the truck reportedly hit another vehicle, then overturned and crashed into several other vehicles caught in slow traffic. A huge fire broke out quickly across several vehicles and trapped several people as it spread damage around.
UAE Ministry of Interior confirmed casualties in a statement posted on X on Thursday, saying the incident was “a major road accident which required an extensive emergency response”. Diplomatic representatives have expressed condolences, and attention has been drawn to road safety in the UAE.
According to preliminary information issued by the Ministry of Interior, the truck driver lost control of the heavy vehicle as he was approaching the Fujairah entrance and hit another vehicle first, then overturned, hitting several other vehicles (some slowed down or stopped because of traffic congestion).
شرطة الفجيرة تكشف تفاصيل الحادث المروري الجسيم على شارع خليفة الذي أسفر عن 14 وفاة و30 إصابة كشفت القيادة العامة لشرطة الفجيرة عن تفاصيل الحادث المروري الجسيم الذي وقع قبل منتصف الليل على شارع الشيخ خليفة بن زايد، عند مدخل إمارة الفجيرة، وأسفر عن وفاة 14 شخصاً وإصابة 30 آخرين بإصابات متفاوتة، إثر تصادم شاحنة بعدد من المركبات، وما أعقبه من اندلاع حريق امتد إلى عدد من المركبات المتضررة. وأكدت شرطة الفجيرة أن الحادث وقع نتيجة فقدان سائق شاحنة السيطرة عليها أثناء سيرها على الطريق، ما أدى إلى اصطدامها بمركبة أخرى، ومن ثم تدهورها واصطدامها بعدد من المركبات التي كانت متوقفة نتيجة بطء الحركة المرورية على الشارع، الأمر الذي أدى إلى اشتعال النيران في الشاحنة وامتداد الحريق إلى عدد من المركبات الأخرى، مخلفاً خسائر بشرية جسيمة. وأوضحت شرطة الفجيرة أن غرفة العمليات تلقت بلاغاً بالحادث، وعلى الفور انتقلت الفرق الشرطية المختصة وفرق الإسعاف والإنقاذ والدفاع المدني إلى الموقع، حيث باشرت مهامها في التعامل مع الحادث وإخماد الحريق وإسعاف المصابين ونقلهم إلى المستشفيات لتلقي الرعاية الطبية اللازمة، إلى جانب تأمين موقع الحادث وتنظيم الحركة المرورية واتخاذ الإجراءات اللازمة لضمان سلامة مستخدمي الطريق، مشيدةً بجهود جميع الفرق الميدانية والكوادر الطبية التي تعاملت مع الحادث بكفاءة ومسؤولية. وأضافت أن 15 مصاباً من إجمالي 30 مصاباً غادروا المستشفى بعد تلقي الرعاية الطبية اللازمة، فيما لا يزال 15 مصاباً يتلقون العلاج والرعاية الطبية في المستشفيات، وفقاً لحالاتهم الصحية. وأشارت شرطة الفجيرة إلى أن المتوفين شملوا أشخاصاً من الجنسية الإماراتية، إلى جانب عدد من المتوفين الذين لا تزال إجراءات التعرف على هوياتهم جارية من خلال فحوص البصمة الوراثية (DNA)، فيما شملت جنسيات المصابين الإماراتية والعُمانية والهندية والبرازيلية والباكستانية والأردنية والمصرية. وأعربت شرطة الفجيرة عن بالغ حزنها وأسفها لوقوع هذا الحادث الأليم، متقدمةً بخالص التعازي وصادق المواساة إلى أسر وذوي المتوفين، سائلةً المولى عز وجل أن يتغمدهم بواسع رحمته، وأن يلهم أهلهم وذويهم الصبر والسلوان، وأن يمنّ على المصابين بالشفاء العاجل. وشددت شرطة الفجيرة على أهمية الالتزام بقواعد السير والمرور والتقيد بالسرعات المحددة وترك مسافات الأمان الكافية، لاسيما عند الاقتراب من مواقع الازدحام والتباطؤ المروري، مؤكدةً أن المحافظة على الأرواح مسؤولية مشتركة، وأن شرطة الفجيرة ستواصل جهودها لتعزيز السلامة المرورية والحد من الحوادث الجسيمة. وأكدت القيادة العامة لشرطة الفجيرة أن الجهات المختصة تواصل استكمال الإجراءات القانونية والفنية المتعلقة بالحادث، مهيبةً بالجمهور ومرتادي منصات التواصل الاجتماعي تحري الدقة والمسؤولية عند تداول المعلومات، وعدم نشر الشائعات أو المعلومات غير الموثوقة، والاعتماد على المصادر الرسمية للحصول على المستجدات والتفاصيل المعتمدة. #وزارة_الداخلية_الإمارات #فخورين_بالإمارات 🇦🇪 #الامارات_أمن_وأمان #MOIUAE
— وزارة الداخلية (@moiuae) November 12, 2026
The force of impact set the truck on fire, and flames spread quickly to cars nearby. Fire engulfed multiple vehicles, with the accident site becoming a major emergency zone due to the size of the collision and intensity of the fire. Many vehicles were badly damaged, and some victims received critical injuries. Authorities said that 23 vehicles were involved in the pile-up (one of the biggest multi-vehicle road accidents reported in the region so far).
The UAE Ministry of Interior said 14 people died in the accident and another 30 were injured. Some victims were reportedly unrecognisable after the fire, so police could not immediately identify them; specialist teams have now begun DNA testing to identify the dead and give their families information about it. Injured people were taken to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment.
Health officials said 15 people were treated and discharged while 15 remained in hospitals. The nationalities of those who died or were injured include citizens of the UAE, India, Oman, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt an international tragedy indeed. Identification procedures are being coordinated, and information is being given to families of those who died or were injured.
Fujairah Police, Civil Defence and ambulance services were immediately deployed to the scene. Firefighters brought the blaze under control while rescue teams searched the damaged vehicles for trapped passengers and evacuated those who needed immediate medical help. Ambulance staff took injured people to hospitals where medical teams treated them in an emergency.
Police officers secured the accident site and coordinated rescue operations so as not to put motorists in danger again. The fire and damage to the vehicles made it difficult for emergency personnel to work (recovery and identification). Authorities have not released the identities of all victims yet because DNA testing and other procedures are ongoing.
Indian Consulate in Dubai said Indian nationals were among those affected by the accident and that it was coordinating with UAE authorities to help victims and their families. In an official statement, the consulate said it was “deeply saddened over loss of lives including Indian citizens” and confirmed that the diplomatic mission had reached out to bereaved families and was working closely with local authorities to provide all assistance and support possible.
Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Fujairah that claimed lives of several people, including Indian nationals. The Consulate has reached out to the bereaved families and is closely working with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the grieving families during this difficult time. Further details are being ascertained. @MEAIndia @IndembAbuDhabi
— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) November 12, 2026
It condoled those who lost loved ones and assured affected families of its continued coordination with relevant authorities. The involvement of Indian nationals has been keenly watched in India, where families may be waiting for confirmation about the condition and identity of relatives. Consular coordination is expected to help families get information and assistance.
Meanwhile, Fujairah Police and the UAE Ministry of Interior have started an investigation into what actually happened: how the truck lost control, whether mechanical failure, a vehicle-related problem, road conditions or other factors caused the chain collision. Officials haven’t yet found out what caused it, but findings from the investigation will give further clues.
Authorities also asked residents to only rely on official announcements and not post unverified photographs, videos or claims about the accident on social media disturbing information can cause confusion and distress in families affected by major road accidents. With 14 dead, 30 injured and 23 vehicles involved, the Fujairah accident has become the biggest tragedy for the UAE’s international community so far. Authorities are still identifying victims, treating the injured and investigating why the devastating crash happened.
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