Fujairah (UAE): A massive multi-vehicle collision in Fujairah, UAE, resulted in the deaths of 14 people, including three members of a Malayali family, and left 30 others injured. The tragic incident occurred late Wednesday night near the Fujairah Court complex on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road.
Among the deceased are 21-year-old twin brothers Mohammad Asmil Siddiqi and Mizna Subin Siddiqi, along with their three-year-old nephew Mohammad Fayis, all natives of Kunnumpuram in Malappuram district. The accident happened while they were returning home from Sharjah. The twin brothers are children of Siddiqi T.K., who has lived in the UAE for a long time. Siddiqi’s wife Arifa and daughter Farsana were also injured in the accident but survived. Farsana is the mother of the three-year-old Mohammad Fayis who died.
Information provided by the Fujairah Police and the UAE Ministry of Interior states that the accident was caused when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle amid traffic congestion. The out-of-control truck collided with other vehicles, resulting in a crash involving 23 vehicles, including 18 cars and five trucks. Following the collision, a severe fire broke out in the vehicles, contributing to the high death toll.
The intense fire caused the bodies to burn beyond recognition, necessitating DNA testing to identify the victims. Besides Indian nationals, the deceased include citizens of UAE, Oman, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt.
Of the 30 injured, 15 have been discharged after treatment, while the remaining 15 continue to receive medical care in various hospitals. Indian diplomatic authorities are coordinating efforts to ensure necessary assistance reaches the families of the affected Indian nationals.
The Kerala Chief Minister has also issued directives to guarantee emergency assistance to the disaster-affected families.
The deceased twin brothers had been pursuing further studies in the UAE after completing their schooling in Malappuram. Their sudden and unexpected demise has deeply saddened relatives, friends, and the expatriate Malayali community. Various organizations and social workers, including the Al Jazeera Arts and Sports Club of Malappuram, have conveyed their condolences.
After prayer meetings held on Friday, the family has decided to conduct the final rites in the UAE itself. The horrific loss of three members of the same family has plunged the expatriate Malayali community into profound grief.
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Original Malayalam report: Malayalam Daily News
