Several killed, injured in Fujairah truck collision
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A truck collided with several vehicles on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road at the entrance to Fujairah around midnight, leaving several people dead and others injured, police said.
Fujairah Police said confirmed casualty figures and further details would be released once verified.
Police, ambulance and Civil Defence teams attended the scene and began rescue operations. Paramedics provided first aid before taking the injured to hospitals for further treatment.
Officers secured the crash site and managed traffic to protect other road users.
The relevant authorities have opened an investigation to establish the cause and circumstances of the collision.
In a subsequent statement, Fujairah Police urged the public not to circulate rumours or unverified information, particularly claims about casualty numbers and the nationalities of those killed or injured.
The force said information should be obtained only from official and reliable sources. Further details will be released once they have been verified and officially confirmed.
Police expressed condolences to the families of those who died and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The force also urged motorists to follow traffic laws, observe speed limits and maintain a safe distance between vehicles to help prevent serious collisions.