Fujairah Crown Prince leads funeral prayer for victim of crash that killed 14

Fujairah Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi performed the funeral prayer for Ahmed Thani Juma Al Mujairdi, one of 14 people killed in the Fujairah crash, Gulf News reported. A truck lost control on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road in the early hours of Thursday, setting off a 23-vehicle pileup that injured 30 people.

What happened in the Fujairah crash?

The Fujairah crash happened shortly before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah. A truck lost control, hit another vehicle and overturned, Fujairah Police said. It struck several cars stopped in slow-moving traffic. The truck caught fire, and flames spread to other vehicles.

The UAE Ministry of Interior said 18 vehicles and five trucks were involved.

Who attended the funeral prayer for the Fujairah crash victim?

The Crown Prince joined worshippers and mourners for the prayer. He prayed for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased. Community members also gathered to pay their final respects.

What did Dr Anwar Gargash say about the Fujairah crash?

Dr Anwar Gargash expressed sadness over the crash in a post on X. He extended condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones. He prayed for patience for the families and a speedy recovery for the injured.

How did emergency teams respond to the Fujairah crash?

Police said their operations room received an emergency report. Police teams, ambulance and rescue crews, and Civil Defence personnel rushed to the scene.

Responders put out the fire and gave first aid to the injured. They took the injured to hospitals. Teams also secured the site and managed traffic to protect other road users. Fujairah Police praised the responders and medical teams.

How many people were injured in the Fujairah crash and who were the victims?

Of the 30 injured, 15 have been discharged from hospital. The other 15 are still receiving care.

The dead include UAE nationals. Authorities are still identifying several other victims through DNA testing. The injured include nationals of the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt.

What have Fujairah Police urged after the crash?

Fujairah Police expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences to the victims’ families. They wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Police urged motorists to follow traffic rules, observe speed limits and keep a safe distance from other vehicles. They said this is especially important near congestion or where traffic slows. Police said protecting lives is a shared responsibility. They reaffirmed their commitment to improving road safety and reducing serious accidents.

Authorities are continuing legal and technical procedures related to the crash. Police also urged the public and social media users not to spread rumors or unverified information. They asked people to rely on official sources for updates.