Driver killed in crash

FUJAIRAH // An Emirati driver was killed and his two passengers seriously injured when a lorry crashed into their vehicle in Masafi.

The three UAE nationals were returning to Fujairah city on Friday when the accident happened. The crash was reported to authorities at 4.15pm, said Fujairah Police.

“Police rushed to the scene, where it was apparent that the 43-year-old Asian truck driver, M W, took a fast U-turn without checking the road and caused the collision,” said a police spokesman.

The 22-year-old Emirati driver, R M, died instantly, while R R, 20, and F S, 18, were critically injured.

R R was taken to a hospital in Abu Dhabi, while F S was being treated at hospital in Fujairah. R R was buried in Al Seiji cemetery on Saturday.

Fujairah Police urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations and check traffic before making a U-turn.

The lorry driver was arrested and faces prosecution.