Dubai: Two Indian nationals are among three workers in critical condition following the minibus crash on Dubai’s Emirates Road on Sunday, June 7, that left seven people killed.
Khaleej Times reported that four injured workers remain hospitalised after the accident. Of them, two Indians and one Nepali national are in critical condition, while another worker continues to receive treatment.
The crash occurred when a minibus carrying employees of a UAE-based technical services company collided with a truck that had reportedly stopped on the road following a technical fault.
The workers were returning from a work site at the time of the accident.
According to media reports, the deceased included six Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan worker. Authorities are continuing identification and documentation procedures related to the victims.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has visited the injured workers in hospital and is coordinating with local authorities to provide assistance. The mission also conveyed its condolences to the families affected by the tragedy.
Dubai Police said preliminary investigations suggest the minibus struck the rear of a truck that had halted after developing a mechanical problem. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The accident has renewed attention on road safety measures for motorists dealing with vehicle breakdowns on high-speed roads across the UAE.
