14 Dead in Massive 23-Vehicle Fujairah Highway Pile-up
A catastrophic 23-vehicle pile-up on the E66 near Fujairah has left 14 dead and 30 injured, including three members of an Indian family.
A catastrophic multi-vehicle collision involving 23 vehicles on the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road (E66) has claimed 14 lives and left 30 others injured. The incident, which occurred near the Fujairah Court House shortly before midnight on November 11, 2026, triggered a massive fire that complicated rescue efforts.
The UAE Ministry of Interior confirmed that the 14 fatalities include 10 Emirati nationals and four Indian expatriates. Due to the extreme intensity of the fire caused by the crash, authorities had to rely on DNA testing to identify several of the victims.
A Chain Reaction of Destruction
The disaster began when a runaway truck lost control and struck another vehicle before overturning. The truck then plowed into a line of traffic that had been slowed by ongoing maintenance works on the highway, sparking a large-scale blaze that engulfed multiple vehicles.
The Federal Public Prosecution has launched an investigation into the tragedy. Initial reports suggest the pile-up was caused by two consecutive accidents and a failure by drivers to maintain a safe following distance.
Tragedy for Indian Family
Among the four Indian victims were three members of a single family from the Malappuram district of Kerala. The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old twins Mohamed Asmil Siddique and Misna Jubin Siddique, and their three-year-old nephew, Muhammed Faiz.
The family was traveling from Sharjah back to Fujairah in a Toyota Fortuner when their vehicle was caught in the collision. The victims were the children of Siddique TK, a long-term Fujairah resident and owner of the Eva cafeteria. The twins, who were pursuing online BCA degrees, had celebrated their 21st birthday just two days prior, on November 9.
While the loss is immense, several family members survived the crash. Asmil's mother, Arifa, his elder sister, Farzana, and two other children, aged 12 and one, were also in the vehicle. Although they sustained injuries, they are reported to be out of danger.
Casualties and Official Response
Of the 30 people injured in the pile-up, 15 have been discharged from medical care, while 15 remain hospitalized. The injured represent a diverse group of nationalities, including citizens from the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai is coordinating with local authorities to provide support to the affected families. In Kerala, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan expressed his condolences and instructed NORKA ROOTS to assist the family in Malappuram.
Funeral prayers for the three Indian victims were held at the Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi Mosque in Fujairah, followed by their burial at a local cemetery.