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UAE: 14 killed in pileup involving truck

At least 14 people were killed and 30 injured in a fatal multi-vehicle pileup caused by a truck driver losing control on a UAE highway.


At least 14 people have been killed and 30 others injured in a massive multi-vehicle pileup in the Emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. According to reports from the Jerusalem Post and Greek media outlets, the incident occurred on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the emirate's entrance, when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into several stationary cars. The collision triggered a fire that spread to other vehicles involved in the wreck. UAE authorities have launched an investigation, including DNA identification of the victims. Emergency response teams remain on-site. Further details have not yet been released.

Sources: Jerusalem Post — front page, iefimerida, in.gr, The Media Line

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