Daijiworld Media Network - Fujairah

Fujairah, Nov 12: Three members of a Malayali family from Malappuram district in Kerala were killed in a tragic road accident in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), shortly after midnight.

The deceased have been identified as Muhammed Asmil (21), Misna Jubin (21) and three-year-old Muhammed Fayis. Asmil and Misna were twins, while Fayis was Misna's son.

The victims were visiting the UAE when the accident occurred on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, the main entry route to Fujairah. Their car reportedly rammed into the rear of a truck near the Fujairah court.

According to preliminary information, the truck allegedly went out of control and collided with several vehicles, triggering a major road accident. The circumstances leading to the collision are yet to be established.

The deceased belonged to the family of Siddique, son of T.K. Moitheenkutty Mash, a Muslim League leader and former president of the A.R. Nagar Cooperative Bank in Malappuram. Siddique is currently employed at a cafeteria in Fujairah.

The accident has left the family and relatives in deep shock, particularly as the victims had travelled to the UAE on a visit.

Fujairah Police confirmed a major accident involving a truck and several vehicles on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street shortly after midnight. Police, ambulance and Civil Defence teams rushed to the scene, provided emergency assistance and shifted the injured to hospitals.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances and cause of the accident. Police have also urged motorists to observe speed limits, follow traffic regulations and maintain a safe distance between vehicles.