Six Omanis were injured in the fatal road accident on Thursday when a truck lost control and struck several vehicles on a road in the United Arab Emirates, killing 14 people and injuring 30 others, the interior ministry.
In the course of following up on the aftermath of the incident, the Ministry stated that the incident resulted in 14 deaths and 30 injuries. Following the completion of identity verification procedures, it was confirmed that the deceased included 10 Emirati nationals and 4 Indian nationals.
The Ministry added that those injured included 8 Emirati nationals, 2 Jordanian nationals, 7 Indian nationals, 2 Pakistani nationals, 3 Egyptian nationals, 6 Omani nationals, and 2 Brazilian nationals.
The Ministry of Interior has renewed its call for all road users to adhere to traffic rules, observe speed limits, maintain a safe distance between vehicles, and remain attentive to changing traffic conditions—especially when traffic slows down or comes to a halt.
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