14 Killed in Fujairah Highway Multi-Vehicle Crash
A massive multi-vehicle crash on Fujairah's Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road has killed 14 people, including four Indians, and injured 30 others.
A devastating Fujairah highway multi-vehicle crash on the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road has claimed 14 lives and left 30 people injured. The catastrophic incident occurred between late Wednesday, November 11, and early Thursday, November 12, 2026, near the entrance to Fujairah.
A Chain Reaction of Destruction
The collision involved a massive fleet of vehicles, including 18 light vehicles and five heavy trucks. Authorities indicated that a maintenance-related lane closure in the area may have contributed to the pile-up.
Witnesses and investigators reported that a truck transporting two large shipping containers lost control, striking stationary traffic. The heavy vehicle subsequently overturned and ignited a fierce blaze. The intensity of the fire was so severe that investigators had to rely on DNA testing to identify some of the victims.
Casualties and Victims
The UAE Ministry of Interior confirmed on Saturday that the 14 fatalities included 10 Emirati citizens and four Indian nationals.
The Indian victims have been identified as:
- Mohamed Asmil Siddique, 21
- Misna Jubin Siddique, 21 (twin of Mohamed Asmil)
- Muhammed Fayiz, 3 (their nephew)
The three Indian victims were traveling in a Toyota Fortuner near the Fujairah Court House at approximately 10:45 p.m. when the collision occurred. The family, originally from the Vengara/Kunnumpuram area of Malappuram, Kerala, had recently returned to the UAE from India.
While the children and their mother, Arifa, were lost in the tragedy, the father, Siddique TK—a long-time Fujairah resident and local business owner—was not in the vehicle at the time. Other family members, including the children's sister Farzana and two other siblings, survived the ordeal.
Injuries and Medical Status
In addition to the fatalities, 30 individuals sustained injuries in the pile-up. The breakdown of the injured includes:
- 8 Emiratis
- 7 Indians
- 6 Omanis
- 3 Egyptians
- 2 Jordanians
- 2 Pakistanis
- 2 Brazilians
As of the latest reports, 15 of the injured have been discharged from medical care, while others remain hospitalized receiving treatment.
Investigation and Support
Funeral prayers for the three Indian victims were held on Friday, November 13, at the Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi Mosque, followed by burials at the Fujairah cemetery. The Indian Consulate General in Dubai is currently providing assistance to the bereaved family, and Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has directed NORKA ROOTS to coordinate aid.
The Federal Public Prosecution has launched a formal forensic and technical investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Meanwhile, authorities have issued a stern reminder to all drivers to strictly comply with speed limits and maintain safe following distances, particularly when traveling along corridors used by heavy trucks.