A truck crash in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has killed 14 people. Indian nationals are among the dead.
The accident happened late on Wednesday night, near the entrance to Fujairah.
If someone in your family works or travels in the Gulf, this news may feel close to home.
Key points
- 14 people were killed and 30 were injured in the crash in Fujairah, UAE.
- Indian nationals are among the dead, but the exact number is not yet officially confirmed.
- Three members of a Malayali family from Malappuram, Kerala, are reportedly among the dead.
- UAE authorities are investigating how the truck lost control.
So how did this crash happen?
The UAE interior ministry said the truck driver lost control while travelling on the road.
The truck first hit another vehicle.
It then overturned and struck cars that had stopped because of slow-moving traffic.
The truck caught fire, and the fire spread to several other vehicles.
Who was hurt, and how did rescue work?
Police, ambulance crews and Civil Defence teams rushed to the scene.
They carried out rescue work and took the injured to hospitals.
Of the 30 people hurt, about half have been discharged. The rest are still receiving treatment.
Authorities are using DNA tests to identify those who died.
What does this mean for Indian families?
The Consulate General of India in Dubai said it has contacted the families of those who died.
It is working with local authorities to give them help.
Reports say three members of a Malayali family from Malappuram are among the dead.
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The family has lost three people in one accident.
UAE authorities have asked people not to share unverified information, especially about who the dead are.
The investigation into the crash is still going on.
