Türkiye extends condolences over deadly traffic accident in UAE

Türkiye on Friday expressed condolences over a deadly multi-vehicle pileup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), offering sympathies to the victims' families and the Emirati people.

In a written statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said it was deeply saddened by the loss of life in the accident, which occurred Thursday in the emirate of Fujairah.

“We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in the accident, extend our condolences to their families and the people of the United Arab Emirates, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” the statement said.

23-vehicle pileup

The UAE Interior Ministry said 14 people were killed and 30 others injured in the crash involving 23 vehicles.

The ministry said authorities were investigating the cause of the accident, while those injured were receiving medical treatment.