Massive pileup in the United Arab Emirates: 14 dead and 30 injured in 23-vehicle crash

Fourteen people were killed and 30 injured in a crash involving 23 vehicles in the city of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

The Interior Ministry said the collision occurred shortly before midnight at the entrance to the eastern emirate, while traffic was moving slowly, according to the BBC.

The crash began when a truck driver lost control and struck another vehicle. The truck then overturned and collided with several other vehicles on the road.

A total of 23 vehicles were involved in the collision, including five trucks. One of the trucks caught fire after the impact, and the flames quickly spread to other vehicles.

According to Fujairah police, all 30 injured people were taken to hospital. Half have been discharged after receiving medical care, while the rest are still undergoing treatment. Authorities confirmed that those killed and injured were of various nationalities, including Emirati, Omani, Indian, Brazilian, Pakistani, Jordanian and Egyptian.

The Indian consulate in the United Arab Emirates confirmed that Indian nationals were among those killed. It expressed condolences to the affected families and said it was working with local authorities to provide assistance.

Authorities are conducting DNA tests to identify some of the victims because of the condition of their bodies. Police, medical teams and civil defense services arrived at the scene immediately to extinguish the fire, rescue the injured and secure the area.