Four UAE Armed Forces members killed in accident

Nine were injured, UAE Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday

The members of the UAE Armed Forces "were carrying out their duty in the country" on Tuesday evening, the Ministry of Defence announced. Photo: X

Four members of the UAE Armed Forces were killed in an accident in the Emirates, the Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday.

They "were carrying out their duty in the country" on Tuesday evening when the incident happened, the ministry added. Nine others were injured.

The ministry extended condolences to the families of the victims and confirmed the injured were receiving medical care.

No further details were released.