A 28-year-old Emirati and a 16-year-old Arab national died, while two others were injured, after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a parked truck on the Fujairah-Khor Fakkan road at midnight. The injured were transferred to Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Fujairah for treatment.
Brigadier Saleh Mohammed Abdullah Al Dhanhani, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at Fujairah Police and Head of the Traffic and Licensing Services Centre, said that the accident occurred when the vehicle collided with a truck parked on the Fujairah-Khor Fakkan road. The crash resulted in the deaths of two occupants and injuries to two others travelling with them in the vehicle.
He added that police and National Ambulance teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the report. The injured were taken to Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Fujairah for treatment, while the relevant authorities began procedures to determine the circumstances and causes of the accident.
Al Dhanhani stressed the need for drivers to exercise the highest levels of caution and attention while driving and to remain alert to road conditions, particularly at night. He noted the movement of trucks on the emirate’s roads and said some vehicles may stop for extended periods on road shoulders or near traffic lanes, making it essential for motorists to remain focused and anticipate potential hazards.
He also urged motorists to adhere to speed limits, slow down when approaching trucks and parked vehicles, and maintain a safe following distance. Drivers should ensure they can stop safely or change lanes if a sudden obstacle appears, check that a lane is clear before overtaking, and avoid sudden lane changes.
He warned against distractions such as mobile phone use, saying that even a few moments of inattention can reduce reaction times and lead to serious accidents, especially on roads with heavy truck and vehicle traffic.
Al Dhanhani also highlighted the importance of following directional and warning signs, taking road conditions and traffic density into account, and reducing speed when necessary, even if travelling within the legal speed limit.
Source: Emirates 24|7