UAE: 9 injured in 20-vehicle collision in Fujairah involving cars, trucks
Nine people suffered minor to moderate injuries following a multiple vehicle collision on the road leading from Waib Al Hannah to Dibba Al Fujairah, Fujairah Police said on Wednesday.
The accident involved 16 vehicles and four trucks resulting in a complete closure of the road for traffic.
Upon receiving the report, Dibba Al Fujairah Police patrols, supported by the Traffic and Patrols Department, patrols from the Masafi Comprehensive Police Station, and National Ambulance teams, headed to the accident site. They immediately dealt with the situation, provided the necessary support to the injured, organised traffic, and reopened the road to drivers.
Emergency response teams from Dibba Al Fujairah Police, the Traffic and Patrols Department, Masafi Comprehensive Police Station, and National Ambulance were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Authorities worked swiftly to assist the injured, manage the flow of traffic, and clear the site, eventually reopening the road to motorists.
The accident resulted in 8 minor injuries and one moderate injury. All the injured were transferred to the hospital to receive the necessary treatment and medical care.
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