14 Dead in Massive Fujairah Crash Including Kerala Family Members
A catastrophic 23-vehicle collision in Fujairah has killed 14 people, including three members of a prominent Kerala-origin family.
A catastrophic multi-vehicle collision involving 23 vehicles has claimed 14 lives and left 30 people injured on the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road in Fujairah. The accident, which occurred just before midnight on November 11, has sent shockwaves through the region.
Tragedy Strikes Kerala Family
Among the deceased are three members of a well-known family originally from Vengara, Malappuram, in Kerala. The victims have been identified as 21-year-old twins Mohamed Asmil Siddique and Misna Jubin Siddique, both of whom were pursuing Bachelor of Computer Applications degrees. They were joined in death by their three-year-old nephew, Muhammed Faiz.
The family has been a long-standing part of the Fujairah community, having operated the Eva Cafeteria since 1978. They were reportedly traveling back from Sharjah at the time of the incident.
Chaos and Fire on the Highway
The disaster was triggered when a truck lost control, overturned, and collided with several other vehicles, sparking a massive fire that engulfed the wreckage. The scale of the crash was immense, involving a total of 23 vehicles on the highway.
Victims and Identification Efforts
The tragedy has claimed lives from several nationalities, including residents from the UAE, Oman, India, Pakistan, Jordan, Brazil, and Egypt. Due to the intensity of the fire and the impact of the collision, authorities are currently utilizing DNA testing to accurately identify the deceased.
While 15 of the injured individuals have already been discharged from hospitals, many others remain under medical supervision. Among the survivors are the twins' mother, Arifa, and their elder sister, Farzana, who is the mother of the toddler, Faiz. Other family members, including two children, were also injured but are reported to be out of danger.
Government and Community Response
The Indian Consulate in Dubai is providing active assistance to the grieving families. In Kerala, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan expressed his condolences and has tasked NORKA ROOTS with coordinating support for the family in Malappuram.
The three victims from the Kerala family are expected to be laid to rest in the UAE following Friday prayers at a mosque in Fujairah. Local volunteers and community members are currently providing support to the family as authorities continue their investigation into the cause of the accident.