Kerala twins and their three-year-old nephew among victims of 23-vehicle pile-up; 30 others injured as truck overturns and triggers fire
Three Indians, including 21-year-old twin siblings and their three-year-old nephew from Kerala, were among 14 people killed in a major road accident involving 23 vehicles in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The accident occurred shortly before midnight on Wednesday on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road when a truck reportedly lost control, crashed into another vehicle and overturned before ploughing into several cars caught in slow-moving traffic. The collision triggered a fire that spread across multiple vehicles, resulting in several casualties.
According to reports citing Fujairah Police, 30 people were injured in the accident. They included nationals of India, the UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Jordan, Brazil and Egypt. Fifteen injured people have been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment, while the remaining 15 continue to receive medical care.
The three Indian victims belonged to the same family from Vengara in Kerala’s Malappuram district. They were identified as 21-year-old Mohamed Asmil Siddique, his twin sister Misna Jubin Siddique, and their three-year-old nephew, Muhammed Faiz.
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The family was reportedly travelling back to its home in Fujairah from Sharjah when the accident occurred near Fujairah Court House at around 11 pm
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Four other family members were injured
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They included the twins’ mother, their elder sister and two children. The family said the injured members were out of danger
Authorities are working to establish the identities of all the deceased through DNA testing.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai expressed condolences over the deaths and said it had contacted the bereaved families. It is coordinating with local authorities to provide necessary assistance and support.
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan also expressed grief over the deaths of the three Malayalis. He said the victims were natives of Vengara and directed NORKA ROOTS, the state agency for non-resident Keralites, to coordinate with local authorities and extend assistance to the family.
The accident has raised fresh concerns over road safety in the UAE, particularly following the devastating chain collision involving multiple vehicles and a subsequent fire.
