Fujairah Crown Prince Condoles Family of Twins Killed in Major Road Crash
Fujairah's Crown Prince expressed sympathy to family of twins who died in a 14-fatality accident involving 23 vehicles.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Crown Prince of Fujairah, extended his condolences to the family of twins who lost their lives in a significant traffic accident that claimed 14 lives in Fujairah.
The twins, Mohammed and Misna, had just marked their 21st birthday days before the tragic crash on November 12. They were among those killed in a collision involving 23 vehicles on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road (E66) heading towards Fujairah.
Originally from Kerala, India, the family has been long-standing residents of Fujairah. The Crown Prince personally met with Sadiq Tublikat, the twins’ father, offering comfort and support. He also visited Sarour Obaid bin Spit, one of the injured individuals from the accident.
Details of the Accident and Victims
The UAE Ministry of Interior disclosed the nationalities of the deceased and injured following the incident. Among the 14 fatalities, 10 were Emiratis and four were Indian nationals. The 30 people injured included Emiratis, Indians, Omanis, Egyptians, Jordanians, Pakistanis, and Brazilians.
Authorities reported that the crash involved two consecutive collisions. The first collision was between a vehicle and a stationary truck. The second involved a truck carrying two shipping containers that collided with multiple vehicles before overturning. These events occurred in a section of the road where the right lane was closed for maintenance.
The Public Prosecution has initiated an investigation and placed the truck driver involved in pretrial detention while he remains hospitalized. Security measures have been implemented around the case.
Road Safety and Heavy Vehicle Regulations
The accident has prompted renewed focus on heavy vehicle safety on UAE roads. The Ministry of Interior highlighted 11 specific traffic violations related to heavy vehicles, along with penalties for breaches of road safety laws.
These violations and penalties are outlined in Ministerial Resolution No. 178 of 2017, which governs traffic control rules and procedures. Depending on the severity of the offence, drivers may face fines, black points, suspension of driving licenses, and vehicle impoundment.
What this means for you
- Heavy vehicle drivers must adhere to traffic safety rules to avoid fines and penalties.
- Be aware of lane closures and road maintenance to prevent accidents.
- Authorities are investigating the Fujairah crash, emphasizing road safety compliance.
- Victims of road accidents include residents from multiple nationalities living in the UAE.