Three Indians Die in Massive Fujairah Multi-Vehicle Collision
A massive Fujairah multi-vehicle collision involving 23 vehicles claimed 14 lives, including three Indian expatriates from Kerala.
A catastrophic Fujairah multi-vehicle collision on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road has claimed the lives of 14 people, including three Indian expatriates. The accident, which occurred late Wednesday night near the Fujairah Court House, involved approximately 18 cars and five trucks.
A Devastating Loss for a Kerala Family
Among the deceased are 21-year-old twins Mohamed Asmil Siddique and Misna Jubin Siddique, along with their three-year-old nephew, Muhammed Faiz. The victims were natives of the Vengara/Kunnumpuram area in the Malappuram district of Kerala.
The family was traveling in a Toyota Fortuner, driven by Mohamed Asmil Siddique, while returning to Fujairah from Sharjah after dropping off a relative.
Chaos and Fire on the Highway
The pile-up was triggered when a truck reportedly lost control amidst slow-moving traffic, leading to a massive fire that engulfed several vehicles. Due to the intense heat and severity of the fire, authorities had to utilize DNA testing to identify some of the victims.
The crash resulted in 14 fatalities representing seven different nationalities, including:
- Emiratis
- Omanis
- Pakistanis
- Jordanians
- Brazilians
- Egyptians
In addition to the deaths, 30 individuals sustained injuries during the collision. While 15 of those injured have since been discharged from medical care, others remain under treatment.
Family Members Recovering
The tragedy has left a local business owner in mourning. The father of the twins, Siddique TK, who has operated the Eva Cafeteria and Restaurant in Fujairah since 1978, was not in the vehicle at the time of the accident.
The mother, Arifa, sustained head injuries during the crash. The twins' sister, Farzana—the mother of the deceased toddler—was also hospitalized along with her two children, a 12-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son. Medical officials have since reported that they are all out of danger.
Official Response and Funeral Services
Funeral services for the three Indian nationals were held on Friday at the Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi Mosque following Jumuah prayers. Nearly one thousand attendees gathered to pay their respects before the victims were interred at the Fujairah cemetery.
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan expressed his deep grief over the incident and has directed NORKA ROOTS to provide full support to the affected family. The Indian Consulate General in Dubai is also coordinating assistance to the family.
Fujairah police and the Ministry of Interior are continuing their investigation to determine the exact causes of the massive pile-up.