At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured in a massive collision involving 18 passenger vehicles and five trucks in the city of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

According to a preliminary report released by the UAE Ministry of Interior on Thursday (November 12), the accident occurred just before midnight on Wednesday at the entrance to the Emirate of Fujairah.

The ministry stated that the crash began when a truck driver lost control and collided with another truck.

Both trucks veered off the road and slammed into several vehicles that were stationary due to traffic congestion.

One of the trucks subsequently caught fire, with flames rapidly spreading to nearby vehicles.

In a post on the social media platform X, the ministry noted that emergency services and specialized teams are working to manage the aftermath of the crash.

Of those injured, 15 have been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment, while the remaining 15 remain hospitalized.

Police reported that the 14 fatalities include UAE nationals as well as several foreign citizens. DNA testing is currently underway to formally identify the victims.

The ministry added that the injured include nationals from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt.
Source: Al Jazeera