Several Indian workers killed in Dubai after minibus hits truck

Several Indian workers were killed and other injured in Dubai on Monday after a minibus collided with a truck. The incident happened when the truck stopped in the middle of the road, according to the authorities.The Indian Consulate in Dubai gave condolences in a post on X. “Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Dubai that claimed the lives of several Indian workers. Our officials visited the hospital, met the injured Indians, and are working closely with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support,” it said.“Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the grieving families during this difficult time,” it added.Director of the general department of traffic at Dubai police Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, said that preliminary investigations showed the truck had stopped suddenly in the middle of the road due to a technical fault. “The bus driver, who allegedly failed to pay attention and keep a safe distance, then rammed into the truck from behind,” adding that the investigation points to inattentive driving as a contributing factor, it added, as quoted by PTI.Further giving a statement on total casaulties and injuries, he added, “The accident resulted in seven fatalities and nine injuries, including five serious and four moderate injuries. All injured were transported to the hospital for treatment,” he added.