At least 14 people were killed, and 30 others were injured in a massive traffic accident involving 23 vehicles in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, the UAE Ministry of Interior announced. 

According to the ministry’s initial findings, the collision involved 18 vehicles and five trucks. Authorities have not yet established the circumstances of the crash, and an investigation is underway to determine what happened. 

Emergency responders and specialized rescue teams remain at the accident site, where operations are continuing as authorities assess the aftermath and complete the necessary procedures. 

The 30 injured people are receiving medical treatment, although officials have not disclosed the severity of their injuries or provided information about their conditions. 

The Ministry of Interior said several government agencies were coordinating their response, including efforts to establish the sequence of events that led to the collision. 

Investigators are continuing their work at the scene, and the ministry said additional details would be made public after the relevant information had been confirmed. 

Authorities have not released the identities of those killed or injured, nor have they provided further information about the vehicles involved beyond the preliminary count. 

The ministry also has not announced any findings concerning the cause of the accident. 

The ministry appealed to the public to exercise caution when sharing information about the accident, emphasizing that details should be obtained through official government channels rather than unconfirmed accounts. 

 

Source: Iwpost.com