Brief
Emirati Student Killed in Al Dhaid Road Tanker Collision
The crash left the passenger dead and the driver with a hand fracture, prompting funeral rites at Al Oreibi Cemetery.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A 20‑year‑old Emirati university student from Ras Al Khaimah died at the scene on Friday when a petroleum‑product tanker collided with her car on Al Dhaid Road, Gulf News reported.
The student and her female colleague were returning from UAE University in Al Ain when the tanker veered into their lane, striking the side of the vehicle where the victim was seated. The driver, who suffered a fractured hand, was taken to hospital in stable condition.
Family members said the student had originally planned to travel home by minibus with three classmates, but accepted a private‑car invitation from a friend to avoid leaving her companion alone. Funeral prayers were held after Friday prayers and she was buried at Al Oreibi Cemetery.
Key facts
- The crash occurred on Al Dhaid Road on Friday. (gulfnews.com)
- A petroleum tanker struck the car, killing the 20‑year‑old passenger. (gulfnews.com)
- The driver sustained a hand fracture and is in stable condition. (gulfnews.com)
- The victim was a university student from Ras Al Khaimah returning from UAE University. (gulfnews.com)
- Funeral prayers were held after Friday prayers and she was buried at Al Oreibi Cemetery. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “20-Year-Old Emirati Student Tragically Dies in Al Dhaid Road Crash”
