14 Dead, Including 4 Indians, in Massive Fujairah Highway Pile-up
A tragic multi-vehicle collision in Fujairah claims 14 lives, including four Indian nationals, in a massive pile-up involving 23 vehicles.
A catastrophic multi-vehicle collision on the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road in Fujairah has claimed the lives of 14 people and left 30 others injured. The massive accident, which occurred shortly after midnight on November 12, 2026, involved a chain reaction of 23 vehicles, including 18 cars and five trucks.
The UAE Ministry of Interior confirmed the fatalities, noting that the victims included ten Emirati citizens and four Indian nationals. Among the 30 injured were seven Indian nationals, alongside individuals from Oman, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, and Brazil.
A Tragic Chain Reaction
Preliminary investigations by the Fujairah Police and the UAE Ministry of Interior suggest the carnage began when a truck lost control, striking several vehicles before overturning and sparking a fire. The situation escalated when a second truck, carrying shipping containers, struck the initial pile-up, which had occurred in a lane that was closed for road maintenance.
The scale of the incident was immense, involving a total of 23 vehicles caught in the wreckage. The Federal Public Prosecution has detained the driver of the initial truck, who is currently hospitalized, as authorities conduct technical assessments, laboratory tests, and on-site inspections to determine legal culpability.
Indian Families Devastated
The tragedy has hit the Indian community particularly hard, with two families losing loved ones in separate parts of the collision.
The first incident involved a family from Vengara, Malappuram, Kerala, who were traveling from Sharjah to Fujairah. The victims were identified as:
- Mohamed Asmil Siddique (21)
- Misna Jubin Siddique (21)
- Muhammed Faiz (3)
Asmil was driving the vehicle near the Fujairah Court House when the crash occurred. The children's father, Siddique TK, who operates the Eva Cafeteria, is currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital. His wife, Arifa, and their elder daughter, Farzana, also survived the crash with injuries.
A second tragedy struck a family traveling toward Fujairah International Airport for a flight to India. A 13-year-old boy from Gujarat was confirmed dead following a second collision within the pile-up. His parents, elder sister, and the vehicle's Pakistani driver are all currently undergoing medical treatment.
Official Response and Safety Warnings
In the wake of the disaster, the Indian Consulate in Dubai has deployed officials to local hospitals to coordinate with UAE authorities and support the affected families. In India, Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan expressed his condolences, and NORKA Roots has been instructed to provide necessary assistance to the victims' families.
As investigations continue, the UAE Ministry of Interior has issued a stern reminder to all motorists regarding traffic safety. Authorities emphasized that heavy-vehicle traffic violations are taken extremely seriously and can result in:
- Fines of up to Dh3,000
- License suspensions of up to one year