14 Killed, Including 4 Indians, in Massive Fujairah Truck Pile-Up
A catastrophic 23-vehicle collision in Fujairah has left 14 dead, including four Indian nationals, following a massive truck pile-up and fire.
A horrific Fujairah truck accident involving approximately 23 vehicles has claimed 14 lives and left dozens injured in a catastrophic multi-vehicle collision. The incident occurred on the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road near the Fujairah Court House shortly before midnight on Wednesday, November 12, 2026.
According to reports from the UAE Ministry of Interior and Fujairah Police, the tragedy was triggered when a truck driver lost control of a heavy vehicle. The truck struck another vehicle before overturning and crashing into a line of cars caught in slow-moving traffic, sparking a massive fire that engulfed several vehicles.
A Family Torn Apart
Among the 14 fatalities are four Indian nationals, members of a single Malayali family from the Vengara region in Malappuram, Kerala. The victims have been identified as 21-year-old twins, Mohamed Asmil Siddique and Misna Jubin Siddique, along with their three-year-old nephew, Muhammed Faiz (also known as Fayis).
The family was traveling in a Toyota Fortuner from Sharjah back to Fujairah when the collision occurred. The victims are relatives of Siddique TK, a long-time resident who has operated the Eva Cafeteria in Fujairah since the late 1970s. The toddler, Muhammed Faiz, was the son of Siddique's eldest daughter, Farzana.
While the tragedy claimed the lives of the twins and the child, four other family members—including Siddique’s wife, Arifa, and daughter, Farzana—sustained injuries but are reported to be out of danger.
Massive Casualty Count and Identification Challenges
The scale of the accident resulted in 30 individuals being injured. The victim list includes:
- 4 Indian nationals deceased (the Siddique family members).
- 10 Emirati citizens deceased.
- 7 Indian nationals injured.
- Injured victims from Oman, Pakistan, Egypt, Brazil, and Jordan.
Due to the extreme severity of the burns caused by the resulting fire, authorities had to rely on DNA testing to accurately identify several victims. Of the 30 injured, 15 individuals have been discharged from medical care, while 15 remain under observation in local hospitals.
Official Response and Investigation
The Indian Consulate General in Dubai has been working closely with UAE authorities to support the affected families. On Friday, November 14, officials visited local hospitals to monitor the condition of the injured and provide necessary assistance.
In India, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan expressed his deep condolences to the bereaved family and instructed NORKA ROOTS to facilitate all necessary support for the victims' relatives.
Preliminary investigations by Fujairah Police suggest that the crash was caused by a combination of the driver losing control and a failure to maintain a safe following distance in the slow-moving traffic. Authorities are continuing their full investigation into the circumstances that led to this massive pile-up.