Indian Student Killed in Tragic Dubai Road Accident
Architecture student Naifa Balkies Hameed died in Dubai after a speeding car struck her while she was stopped due to a flat tyre.
An Indian student killed in a Dubai accident has left her family and classmates in mourning after a fatal collision on Al Khawaneej Street on Thursday afternoon.
Naifa Balkies Hameed, a 21-year-old architecture student at Canadian University Dubai, lost her life in the Al Rashidiya area while attempting to manage a vehicle breakdown.
The Fatal Breakdown
The tragedy unfolded while Naifa was driving to her university classes. She was forced to pull over after encountering a car puncture.
During the stop, she contacted her father, Binu Hameed, who was in Kerala attending a wedding. He advised her to seek roadside assistance or take a taxi to ensure her safety. However, shortly after their conversation, a speeding vehicle struck Naifa while she was standing behind her car, killing her instantly.
Police Investigation Underway
Dubai Police have confirmed the arrest of the driver involved in the collision. An investigation is currently ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Family Mourns Loss of Bright Student
Naifa, a native of Thodupuzha in Kerala, had recently returned to the UAE with her mother, Seena, to resume her academic studies. Her father, a businessman who had previously lived in Saudi Arabia and Dubai, was in India at the time of the accident.
Those close to her described Naifa as a bright student who had been driving since she was 18 years old.
Following the accident, her family traveled to Dubai to complete the necessary legal formalities. Her remains were repatriated on Saturday night, and she was laid to rest at a mosque in her hometown in Kerala on Sunday.
The Indian Consulate and Dubai authorities are providing assistance to the grieving family as the incident highlights the inherent risks associated with roadside breakdowns on UAE highways.