14 Dead, 30 Injured in Massive 23-Vehicle Fujairah Pile-up
A catastrophic 23-vehicle collision on Fujairah's E66 highway has claimed 14 lives, including four Indian nationals, and injured 30 others.
A catastrophic Fujairah highway pile-up involving 23 vehicles has claimed 14 lives and left 30 people injured on the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road (E66). The massive collision, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, November 12, 2026, involved 18 cars and five trucks, turning a stretch of the highway into a scene of devastation.
How the Tragedy Unfolded
The accident was triggered on a segment of the E66 where the right-hand lane had been closed for maintenance work. This restriction led to a chain reaction of crashes. The situation escalated when a heavy truck, carrying two large shipping containers, collided with stationary traffic. The impact caused the truck to overturn and subsequently catch fire.
The UAE Ministry of Interior confirmed the grim toll: 14 people lost their lives, including 10 Emirati nationals and four Indian citizens. Among the 30 injured individuals, seven are reported to be Indian nationals, part of a group of seven different nationalities receiving medical treatment.
Heartbreaking Losses Among Indian Expats
The accident has struck several Indian families with profound tragedy. Among the deceased were the 21-year-old twins, Mohamed Asmil Siddique and Misna Jubin Siddique, along with their three-year-old nephew, Muhammed Faiz. The family, known for operating the Eva Cafeteria in Fujairah, was en route home from Sharjah when the crash occurred.
The twins had only recently celebrated their 21st birthdays on November 9. Following funeral prayers at the Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi Mosque, they were laid to rest at the Fujairah cemetery. The children's mother, Arifa, and their sister, Farzana, survived the accident but sustained injuries.
A second Indian family was also devastated. A 13-year-old boy from Gujarat was among the fatalities. He was traveling with his parents and elder sister toward Fujairah International Airport, intending to return to India. His family members and the vehicle's Pakistani driver are currently under medical care.
Investigation and Assistance
Authorities have moved swiftly to investigate the cause of the pile-up. Federal Public Prosecution has detained the driver of the truck involved in the collision, who was taken into custody at a hospital. The investigation is ongoing and includes:
- Forensic testing to determine exact circumstances.
- Technical inspections of the vehicles involved.
- Detailed analysis of the highway maintenance setup.
In the wake of the disaster, the Fujairah Indian Centre and the Indian Consulate in Dubai are actively providing support and assistance to the families of the victims to help them navigate this difficult time.