MUSCAT — Oman expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and offered condolences to its government, people and the families of those killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Fujairah that left at least 14 people dead and 30 injured.
In a statement carried by Oman TV, the Sultanate also wished those injured a speedy recovery.
The UAE Interior Ministry said Omani nationals were among the injured, along with citizens of the UAE, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt. Fifteen people were discharged after treatment and 15 remained in hospital, the ministry said on Thursday.
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The crash involved 18 cars and five trucks and occurred shortly before midnight on Wednesday near the entrance to Fujairah. The ministry said a truck driver lost control and struck another truck, sending both vehicles off the road and into traffic that had come to a standstill. One truck caught fire, and the flames spread to several other vehicles.
Police said Emirati and foreign nationals were among those killed and that DNA testing was underway.
