Seven workers, including six Indians, were killed in the Emirates Road collision as authorities continue investigations into the tragedy
A UAE-based Indian-origin billionaire has announced a humanitarian assistance package worth 1 million dirhams (approximately Rs 2 crore) for families affected by a fatal road accident near the Dubai-Sharjah border that claimed seven lives.
Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman of Burjeel Holdings, said the financial aid would support the families of those killed and assist injured survivors following the crash on Emirates Road. The accident occurred when a minibus carrying workers collided with a truck that had reportedly stopped on the highway due to a technical fault.
According to Dubai Police, seven people died and nine others were injured in the collision. The victims included six Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan citizen.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the truck had stalled in the middle of the road because of a technical malfunction. Authorities said the minibus driver allegedly failed to maintain a safe distance and struck the vehicle from behind. The investigation remains ongoing.
-
The workers, employed by a Dubai-based technical services company, were reportedly returning to their accommodation in Sharjah after completing work at a construction site in Dubai
-
Reports said three of the deceased Indians were from Uttar Pradesh and three from Telangana
Under the relief package, 700,000 dirhams will be distributed among the families of the deceased, with each family receiving 100,000 dirhams. A further 180,000 dirhams has been allocated for medical treatment and recovery of the injured, while 70,000 dirhams will cover emergency travel and accommodation costs for relatives. An additional 50,000 dirhams has been set aside to support the education of children from affected families.
Of the nine injured workers, five have been discharged from hospital, while four remain under treatment, including three Indians and one Nepali national.
Describing the incident as a “heartbreaking tragedy”, Dr Vayalil said no financial assistance could compensate for the loss of life but expressed hope that the support would provide some relief to grieving families. He added that assistance would be extended to all affected families regardless of nationality.
