Three Kerala Family Members Killed in Fujairah Crash
A tragic road accident in Fujairah has claimed the lives of three members of a Kerala family, including 21-year-old twins and a toddler.
A devastating road accident in Fujairah has claimed the lives of three members of a single family from Kerala, including 21-year-old twins and a three-year-old child.
The tragedy occurred in the early hours of Thursday on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, near the Fujairah Court House. The vehicle, which was transporting a total of seven passengers, collided violently with the rear of a trailer while the family was traveling from Sharjah back to Fujairah.
The Victims and Survivors
The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old twins Muhammed Asmil and Misna Jubin, and their three-year-old nephew, Muhammed Faiz. Muhammed Asmil was reportedly operating the vehicle at the time of the impact.
While the collision was fatal for three, other family members sustained injuries but are reported to be out of danger. These include the twins' mother, Arifa, and their elder sister, Farzana.
A Family in Mourning
The victims' father, Siddique Thuppilikkatt, who owns the Eva Cafeteria in Fujairah and hails from Kunnumpuram in Vengara, Malappuram, confirmed the condition of the survivors from a local hospital. Siddique is the son of local Muslim League leader TK Moitheen Kutty Master.
The twins, who were pursuing degree courses in the UAE, had recently returned to their hometown in Kerala for a visit before the accident occurred. News of the tragedy reached their home in Cheppiyalam village, AR Nagar, around 2:45 am.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Fujairah Police responded to the scene following reports of a serious multi-vehicle collision involving a lorry and several other vehicles. Emergency teams from the police, ambulance services, and Civil Defence attended the site to provide assistance.
An investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway. The Consulate General of India in Dubai has expressed its condolences to the bereaved family and is coordinating with local authorities to facilitate the repatriation of the victims' bodies, which are currently held at the Fujairah hospital mortuary.