DUBAI, NOVEMBER 14: An official from the Consulate General of India in Dubai has met family members of Indian nationals affected by a major road accident in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, and assured them of all possible assistance.
The accident, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed at least 14 lives and left 30 others injured. It involved 18 vehicles, including five trucks, according to a report by Khaleej Times.
In a post on social media platform X on Friday, the Indian Consulate said its official visited hospitals in Fujairah to meet the families of the victims and express condolences over the loss of lives.
The consular official also met hospital authorities and medical teams to enquire about the condition and recovery of Indian nationals injured in the accident and currently undergoing treatment.
The Indian mission said it was extending all possible support and assistance to the affected families. However, the exact number of Indian nationals injured in the accident has not yet been disclosed.
Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan confirmed that three victims belonged to the same family from the state. They were identified as Muhammed Asmil and his twin sisters, Misna Jubin and Muhammed Fayis, all residents of Vengara in Malappuram district.
According to Fujairah Police, the accident took place shortly before midnight on Wednesday along Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah.
A truck driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, struck another vehicle and overturned before hitting several other vehicles.
Police said 15 injured people have been discharged from hospitals, while another 15 continue to receive medical treatment.
