Three members of an Indian family from Kerala, including 21-year-old twins and their three-year-old nephew, died in a road accident in Fujairah. Four relatives survived with injuries
FUJAIRAH: Three members of an Indian expatriate family from Kerala died in a tragic road accident in Fujairah on Wednesday night, November 11. The victims included 21-year-old twins and their three-year-old nephew. Four other family members sustained injuries.
The victims were identified as Mohamed Asmi Siddique, his twin sister Misna Jubin Siddique, and their nephew Muhammed Faiz. The family confirmed the deaths to Gulf News on Thursday.
Family Was Returning From Sharjah
The accident occurred around 11pm near Fujairah Court House as the family returned home after visiting relatives in Sharjah. According to the twins’ father, Siddique TK, his son was driving when their car reportedly collided with a truck.
His wife, elder daughter and two grandchildren survived the collision. All four received hospital treatment and were reported to be out of danger. Siddique, his elder son and son-in-law had not accompanied the family on the trip.
Indian Consulate Offers Support
The Indian Consulate in Dubai expressed condolences over the tragic accident on Thursday. The mission confirmed that it had contacted affected families and was coordinating with local authorities to provide assistance. Officials said they were gathering further details about the incident.
Fujairah Police Investigate Fatal Collision
Separately, Fujairah Police reported a serious collision involving a truck and several vehicles on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street shortly after midnight on Thursday. The incident resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Emergency teams transported the injured to hospitals, while authorities launched an investigation. Police had not confirmed whether the family’s accident was part of the larger collision.
Impact to Expect
The tragedy has deeply affected the family’s community in Fujairah. Authorities have urged motorists to follow speed limits and maintain safe distances. Police also warned residents against circulating unverified information about casualties while investigations continue.
