FUJAIRAH, Nov. 12 (Lord Media): At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured in a pileup involving 18 vehicles and five trucks in Fujairah, an emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UAE Ministry of Interior said Thursday.

The ministry said in a post on X that the casualty figures were based on preliminary information and that emergency and specialized teams were continuing operations at the scene while providing medical care to the injured.

Fujairah Police said the accident occurred after a truck driver lost control of the vehicle, colliding with another vehicle before overturning and striking several vehicles in slow-moving traffic.

The truck caught fire, and the blaze spread to multiple vehicles, resulting in a heavy loss of life, police said.

Specialized teams were coordinating with relevant authorities to determine the cause of the accident and investigate its circumstances, the ministry said, adding that further details would be released after verification.

The ministry urged the public to rely on official sources and refrain from spreading rumors or unverified reports. LORD