ABU DHABI, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured in a pileup involving 18 vehicles and five trucks in Fujairah, an emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UAE Ministry of Interior said Thursday.
In a statement, the ministry said that the figures were based on preliminary information and relevant authorities were continuing to deal with the aftermath of the accident while providing necessary medical care to the injured.
Specialized teams were working in coordination with relevant authorities to determine the cause of the accident and investigate its circumstances, the ministry said, adding that further details would be released once verified.
The ministry urged the public to rely on official sources for information and refrain from spreading rumors or unverified reports.■
