The ministry said the crash resulted in 14 deaths and left 30 people injured, The update was issued in coordination with the Federal Public Prosecution and the relevant authorities as procedures relating to the accident continue.

According to the ministry, the deceased comprised ten Emirati nationals and four Indian nationals.

The injured included eight Emiratis, seven Indians, six Omanis, three Egyptians, two Jordanians, two Pakistanis and two Brazilians.

The figures account for all 30 injured people identified in the statement, covering seven nationalities.

The ministry confirmed that coordination with the competent authorities remains ongoing to complete the necessary procedures while respecting the privacy of the victims’ families.

It offered its sincere condolences to the families of those who died and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

It also stressed the importance of road safety awareness and compliance with safe driving requirements to help reduce accidents and protect road users.

Describing the emergency response, the ministry said specialised police teams began dealing with the accident from the first moments, working alongside ambulance crews, Civil Defence and other relevant agencies.

Their coordinated efforts enabled emergency assistance to be provided to the injured and their transfer to hospitals.

Responders also secured the accident site and took the necessary measures, reflecting coordination and operational readiness among the participating authorities.

The Federal Public Prosecution began investigating immediately after the accident and ordered the necessary site inspections, technical examinations and laboratory tests, including procedures to establish the identities of the deceased.

These measures are intended to determine the causes and circumstances of the crash and establish legal responsibility.

The ministry renewed its call for drivers to observe speed limits, maintain a sufficient distance between vehicles and remain alert to changing traffic conditions, particularly when traffic slows or stops, emphasising that road safety is a shared responsibility.

Source: UAE Ministry of Interior statement, as reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM) and Al Khaleej.