At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured after a truck lost control and crashed into multiple vehicles in the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah emirate, triggering a massive fire, police said on Thursday. Indian nationals, including three members of a family from Kerala's Malappuram, were also among the dead, Reuters reported.

The accident took place shortly before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah, when the truck driver lost control of the vehicle. According to Fujairah Police, the truck first collided with another vehicle before overturning and hitting several vehicles that had stopped due to slow-moving traffic.

The Indian Consulate in the UAE confirmed that Indian nationals were among those killed in the accident.

Truck Crash Involving 23 Vehicles Triggers Fire In Fujairah

The collision involved 23 vehicles, including five trucks, according to the UAE Interior Ministry. Following the impact, the truck caught fire, with the flames spreading to several damaged vehicles and resulting in multiple casualties.

Fujairah Police said the fire engulfed a number of vehicles involved in the accident. Emergency response teams, including civil defence personnel, ambulance crews and police, rushed to the spot to extinguish the blaze, rescue the injured and secure the area.

The injured were subsequently shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.

15 Injured Discharged, DNA Tests Underway To Identify Victims

Of the 30 people injured in the accident, 15 have been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment, while the remaining 15 continue to be under medical care, Fujairah Police said.

The deceased included Emirati nationals, while those injured belonged to the UAE, Oman, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt. Authorities are conducting DNA tests to establish the identities of some of the victims, Reuters reported.

Indian Consulate Coordinates Assistance For Victims' Families

The Indian Consulate in the UAE confirmed that Indian nationals were among those killed in the crash. It said it had reached out to the "bereaved families" and was coordinating with local authorities to extend assistance and support.

Meanwhile, specialist teams remain at the accident site, police said.

The UAE Interior Ministry and Fujairah Police expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.