Fujairah, United Arab Emirates—A violent head-on collision between two high-speed sedans triggered a massive fuel fire along a scenic coastal highway on Tuesday afternoon. The impact ruptured the fuel tanks of both vehicles, sending a towering plume of black smoke into the humid maritime air. Flames raced rapidly across the asphalt surface, consuming the wreckage before drivers trailing behind could intervene. Motorists scrambled out of their cars and fled the intense heat radiating toward the roadside barriers.
Civil defense fire tenders arrived at the scene within minutes, deploying high-pressure foam cannons to smother the blazing inferno. Firefighters battled the chemical blaze under scorching temperatures while police closed off both lanes of the coastal thoroughfare. Paramedics confirmed multiple casualties from the impact and subsequent burns, rushing victims to the nearest regional trauma center.
Traffic police diverted thousands of commuter vehicles onto congested inland service roads, creating massive gridlocks near the coastal junctions. Forensic accident investigators mapped out skid marks and debris trajectories to determine the cause of the centerline breach. Initial witness accounts suggested one vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic while navigating a sweeping coastal curve.
Municipal road crews cleared the burnt-out chassis and spread sand over the oil-slicked asphalt once the fire was fully extinguished. Transport authorities reiterated calls for heightened vigilance and strict adherence to speed limits along coastal transit corridors. Normal traffic flow resumed late in the evening following comprehensive safety clearances.
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