14 dead in UAE truck pile-up involving 23 vehicles

Thairath•International•22m ago

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A truck losing control in Fujairah, UAE, caused a 23-vehicle pile-up and fire, leaving at least 14 people dead.

•At least 14 people died and dozens were injured in a multi-vehicle accident in Fujairah, UAE.
•The accident occurred shortly before midnight on Wednesday, with reports released on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
•A truck lost control, collided with another vehicle, overturned, and struck other cars waiting in slow traffic.
•The collision triggered a fire that spread across multiple vehicles.

•The accident occurred shortly before midnight on Wednesday, as reported by the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
•A truck driver lost control and collided with another vehicle before overturning and sliding into other cars stopped due to slow traffic.
•A total of 23 vehicles were affected in the crash, including 5 trucks.
•At least 14 people died and 30 people were injured.
•Fujairah Police are using DNA testing to identify the deceased, which include citizens of the United Arab Emirates.
•The Consulate General of India in the United Arab Emirates confirmed that Indian citizens are among the deceased and is coordinating with local authorities.
•Half of the 30 injured individuals have been discharged from the hospital, while the others remain under medical care.
•The injured individuals include nationals from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt.

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Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates

"The truck caught fire, and the flames spread to several other vehicles, leading to a large number of deaths."

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United Arab Emirates(สหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตส์)ℹ️

The country where the multi-vehicle accident occurred.

Fujairah(รัฐฟูไจราห์)ℹ️

The emirate where the truck lost control and caused a pile-up at its entrance.

Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates(กระทรวงมหาดไทยของสหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตส์)

The government body that disclosed details regarding the truck accident in Fujairah.

Fujairah Police(ตำรวจฟูไจราห์)

The law enforcement agency managing the injury reports and DNA identification of victims.

Consulate General of India in the United Arab Emirates(สถานกงสุลอินเดียประจำสหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตส์)

The diplomatic office coordinating assistance for Indian citizens among the deceased.