Ministry of Interior reveals nationalities of Fujairah accident victims

In coordination with the Federal Public Prosecution and competent authorities, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that the Fujairah traffic accident killed 14 people and injured 30 others. Following the completion of identity verification procedures, the ministry noted that the deceased comprised 10 Emirati nationals and four Indian nationals. The ministry added that the injured comprised eight Emirati nationals, two Jordanian nationals, seven Indian nationals, two Pakistani nationals, three Egyptian nationals, six Omani nationals, and two Brazilian nationals. The ministry affirmed its continued coordination with the relevant authorities to complete all procedures related to the incident while respecting the privacy of the victims' families. It also expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. The ministry reiterated its call to all road users to abide by traffic rules, adhere to speed limits, maintain a safe distance between vehicles, and pay attention to traffic changes—especially when traffic slows down or stops. It stressed that compliance with traffic guidelines is a shared responsibility that helps protect lives and enhance road safety. Following the incident, the ministry underscored the importance of promoting traffic awareness and adhering to safety requirements while driving, noting that this helps reduce traffic accidents and safeguard road users. The ministry confirmed that specialised police teams—in cooperation with ambulance crews, civil defence, and concerned authorities—responded to the incident from the very first moments. The speed of response and integration of field efforts helped provide urgent first aid to the injured, transfer them to hospitals, secure the accident site, and take the necessary measures, reflecting a high level of coordination and readiness among the competent authorities. The ministry explained that the Federal Public Prosecution launched investigations into the incident as soon as it occurred, issuing the necessary orders to conduct inspections as well as technical and laboratory examinations—including procedures to identify the deceased—to determine the causes and circumstances of the crash and establish legal responsibilities.