Fujairah, Nov 12 (V7N)- At least 14 people have been killed and 30 others injured in a massive road accident involving 18 cars and five trucks in the Fujairah region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The collision occurred at around midnight local time on Wednesday, November 11, at the entrance to the emirate, the BBC reported.

According to the UAE's Interior Ministry, a truck lost control and crashed into vehicles caught in a traffic jam. The impact damaged another truck and several other vehicles. The truck subsequently caught fire, with the flames spreading to nearby vehicles.

Of the 30 injured, 15 have been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment, while the remaining 15 are still undergoing medical care.

The victims include Emirati nationals as well as citizens of several other countries, including Pakistan and India.

DNA testing is underway to identify the deceased.

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