Three Killed in Tragic Fujairah Truck Accident
A devastating Fujairah truck accident has claimed the lives of three members of a Kerala expatriate family in a multi-vehicle collision.
A devastating Fujairah truck accident has claimed the lives of three members of an Indian expatriate family from Kerala. The multi-vehicle collision, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, has left the local community and the victims' hometown in deep mourning.
Details of the Collision
The accident took place at approximately 2:00 AM on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, near the Fujairah Court House. According to reports, the family was traveling home from Sharjah when their car, driven by 21-year-old Muhammed Asmil, struck the rear of a truck or trailer.
The impact triggered a larger pile-up involving a lorry and several other vehicles. Fujairah Police, along with Civil Defence and ambulance teams, rushed to the scene to manage the wreckage and provide emergency assistance. An official investigation into the circumstances of the collision is currently underway.
The Victims and Survivors
The tragedy has claimed the lives of three young members of the family:
- Muhammed Asmil (also known as Mohamed Asmi Siddique), 21
- Misna Jubin (Misna Jubin Siddique), 21 (Asmil's twin sister)
- Muhammed Faiz, a three-year-old boy
The twins had recently completed their Class 10 studies in Kerala and were pursuing degree courses in the UAE. The young boy, Muhammed Faiz, was their nephew.
While the loss is immeasurable, other family members were present in the vehicle and survived the crash. Siddique Thuppilikkatt, the father, his wife Arifa, their elder daughter Farzana, and three other grandchildren sustained injuries. They are currently receiving medical attention and are reported to be out of danger.
A Community in Mourning
The family are long-time residents of Fujairah and are well-known in the community as the owners of the Eva Cafeteria. Siddique, a native of the Vengara/AR Nagar area in the Malappuram district of Kerala, is the son of retired teacher and Muslim League leader TK Moitheen Kutty Master.
News of the accident has sent shockwaves through the Cheppiyalam village in Malappuram. As the victims' bodies have been placed in the hospital mortuary, community organizations and Indian missions are expected to coordinate support and assist with the repatriation efforts to Kerala.