Fujairah Police General Command dealt with a serious traffic accident shortly after midnight on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, at the entrance to the Emirate of Fujairah. The accident occurred as a result of a collision between a truck and several vehicles, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
Upon receiving the report, specialised teams from the police, ambulance and civil defence moved to the scene. They began procedures to deal with the accident, provide first aid to the injured and transfer them to hospitals for necessary medical care. The teams also took the required measures to secure the scene and regulate traffic.
The Fujairah Police General Command confirmed, through its official Instagram account, that the competent authorities have begun investigations to determine the causes and circumstances of the accident. It also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The Fujairah Police General Command also urged all road users to comply with traffic rules, observe speed limits and maintain a sufficient safety distance between vehicles to help ensure everyone's safety.
Police ask public not to spread rumours
Fujairah Police urged the public not to circulate rumours or unreliable information about the traffic accident, especially regarding the number of deaths and injuries and the nationalities of the deceased and injured. It has reminded public of the importance of obtaining information from official and accredited sources.
Fujairah Police General Command confirmed that competent authorities are continuing to follow up on the accident and determine its circumstances, and details will be announced as soon as they are verified and officially approved, the authority said in a social media post.