At least 14 dead in horrific 23-vehicle crash after truck loses control

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It is understood that a truck driver lost control of his vehicle, which then collided with another car before rolling over and striking other vehicles

At least 14 people have died after a 23-vehicle crash caused a massive fire. Dozens more people have been injured in the tragic incident in the United Arab Emirates.

It is understood that a truck driver lost control of his vehicle just before midnight on Thursday. Officials said the truck collided with another car before rolling over and striking other vehicles.

The incident unfolded highway with "slow-moving traffic" by the entrance of the eastern emirate.

The truck's impact sparked a fire before the horror blaze spread to several other cars. Emergency services rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire.

The incident resulted in a "heavy loss of life", authorities said. DNA tests are being run to identify the bodies of the deceased.

The Indian consulate in the UAE said its citizens were also among the deceased, and said it has reached out to "bereaved families" and is working with the local authorities to provide assistance and support.

Around half of the wounded victims have since been discharged while the others remain in hospital. They are from the UAE, Oman, Brazil, India, Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt, according to authorities.

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