Three members of an Indian family, including 21-year-old twin siblings and their three-year-old nephew, were killed in a multi-vehicle road accident in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Thursday morning, November 12. Four other family members sustained injuries, according to media reports.
The deceased were identified as Mohammed Asmil, his twin sister Misna Jubin, and three-year-old Mohammed Faiz. The family hails from Vengara in Malappuram district, Kerala.
The accident occurred shortly after midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, near Fujairah Court House, when a truck collided with several vehicles. The family was returning home after visiting relatives in Sharjah.
According to Gulf News, the victims’ father, Siddique, said his son was driving the car when it collided with a truck. His wife, elder daughter and two other grandchildren survived the crash with injuries. Their condition was reported to be out of danger.
Onmanorama reported that the twins had moved to the UAE after completing their Class 10 education in Kerala and were pursuing degree courses. They had visited their hometown in Malappuram a few weeks earlier and were planning to return to Kerala after completing their studies.
Kerala Chief Minister expresses grief
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan expressed grief over the deaths and identified the victims as natives of Vengara in Malappuram district.
In a post on X, he extended his condolences to the bereaved family and said the state government’s NORKA ROOTS agency had been instructed to coordinate with local authorities to arrange necessary assistance and support.
Indian Consulate offers assistance
The Consulate General of India in Dubai expressed grief over the deaths and confirmed that it had contacted the bereaved family.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Fujairah that claimed lives of several people, including Indian nationals,” the mission said in a statement posted on X.
It added that it was coordinating with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support to the affected families.
Fujairah Police launch investigation
Fujairah Police confirmed that the collision involved a truck and several vehicles on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street.
Police, ambulance and Civil Defence teams responded to the scene, provided first aid to the injured and transported them to hospitals. Authorities also secured the accident site and regulated traffic.
An investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances and causes of the collision.
The UAE Ministry of Interior urged the public to refrain from spreading rumours or sharing unverified information about the incident, advising them to follow updates through the official channels of Fujairah Police General Headquarters.
Police also urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly at night, maintain safe distances from other vehicles, observe speed limits and avoid distractions while driving.
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