Truck loses management and causes 23-vehicle pile up as 14 individuals killed
The truck’s impact sparked a fire which then spread to several other vehicles after the driver reportedly lost control in slow-moving traffic on a busy highway
The incident unfolded highway with “slow-moving traffic”(Image: X)
At least 14 people have lost their lives and 30 others have been injured after a massive crash in the United Arab Emirates. The 23-vehicle crash caused a serious fire.
A truck driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle shortly before midnight on Thursday. The truck collided with another car. It then rolled over and stuck other vehicles.
The tragedy occurred on highway with “slow-moving traffic” by the entrance of the eastern emirate.
The truck’s impact sparked a fire which then spread to several other vehicle. Emergency services rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire.
The tragic incident killed 14 people(Image: X)
Authorities said the incident resulted in a “heavy loss of life”. DNA tests are being run to identify the deceased.
Some of the victims were Emirati nationals, the police added.
According to India’s consulate in the UAE, Indian citizens are among the deceased. The consulate said it has reached out to “bereaved families” and is working with the local authorities to provide assistance and support.
At least 30 people were injured and rushed to hospital.
Around half of the wounded victims have since been discharged while the others remain in hospital. They are from the UAE, Oman, Brazil, India, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt, according to authorities.
