Driver killed as lorries catch fire in Ras Al Khaimah crash

Emergency services were alerted after a collision involving two vehicles on Monday afternoon

Ras Al Khaimah Police say a lorry driver was taken to hospital and succumbed to his injuries. Photo: RAK Police

A driver was killed after two lorries burst into flames following a collision in Ras Al Khaimah on Monday afternoon.

An emergency response involving traffic police, paramedics, and fire fighters was launched to pull the driver from one of the burning vehicles.

The man, who police said was from Asia, was taken to hospital, where he died of his injuries.

Ras Al Khaimah Police shared video of the scene as fire crews put out the fire.

The incident took place at about 2pm on Al Rams Road.

An investigation has been launched into the cause of the crash.

Police reminded drivers to exercise caution on the road.