Indian Architecture Student Killed in Dubai Speeding Car Crash
21-year-old architecture student Naifa Balkies Hameed was fatally struck by a speeding vehicle in Dubai after experiencing a flat tyre.
A tragic road accident in Dubai has claimed the life of a 21-year-old Indian architecture student while she was attempting to manage a vehicle breakdown.
Naifa Balkies Hameed, a final-year student at Canadian University Dubai, was killed on Thursday, November 5, after being struck by a speeding vehicle on Al Khawaneej Street in the Al Rashidiya area.
A Tragic Turn of Events
The incident occurred while Naifa was driving her brother's car. She encountered a flat tyre and immediately contacted her father, Binu Hameed, who was in Kerala at the time for a family wedding, to inform him of the situation.
During their conversation, her father advised her to request roadside assistance and take a taxi to ensure she could reach her university classes. However, the situation turned fatal just minutes later. When her father attempted to call her again five minutes after their initial conversation, she did not answer.
Dubai Police later informed the family that Naifa had been struck and killed while standing behind her stationary vehicle.
Investigation and Arrest
Authorities have moved quickly to address the incident. The driver of the speeding vehicle involved in the collision has been arrested, and a full investigation into the circumstances of the crash is currently underway.
A Life Cut Short
Naifa, a native of Thodupuzha in the Idukki district of Kerala, was described by her professor as a quiet and passionate student. Her family, who affectionately referred to her as their "little princess," expressed profound heartbreak over the sudden loss.
Her sister-in-law, Maryam, attributed the tragedy to the reckless driving of others, expressing the family's hope that this incident serves as a serious warning regarding road safety.
Final Farewells
Following the accident, Naifa's mortal remains were prepared at an embalming centre in Dubai on Saturday. She was subsequently repatriated to her hometown in India, where she was laid to rest at a local mosque on Sunday.
Canadian University Dubai has issued a formal message of condolence, mourning the loss of their student.