Dubai, UAE — What should have been the first day back from winter break turned into tragedy for students and staff at Arab Unity School in Dubai after news broke that three Indian expat brothers were among the victims of a fatal road traffic collision in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The boys — Ashaz (14), Ammaar (12), and Ayyash (5) — were returning to Dubai with their family after attending the Liwa Festival in the Liwa desert when their vehicle collided with another on the Abu Dhabi–Dubai highway in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to local reports.
Authorities confirmed that the three siblings, all students at Arab Unity School’s Al Mizhar campus, and the family’s domestic worker Bushra (48) lost their lives in the crash. Their parents, Abdul Latheef and Ruksana, and two other children — Azzaam (7) and Izzaa (10) — were seriously injured and remain hospitalised in Abu Dhabi.
The tragic development cast a pall over the school as students returned from their winter holidays. Staff and classmates were informed of the incident with support teams and counsellors made available to help the community cope with the loss.
School Officials Express Deep Sorrow
Arab Unity School confirmed the loss in a message to parents and staff, describing the incident as a devastating blow to the school community.
“We are heartbroken by the loss of our students. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this unimaginable time,” a school official said, adding that counsellors and support staff have been made available to students and teachers.
The school said it is coordinating closely with authorities and the family to provide all possible assistance.
The Abu Dhabi Police have been contacted for official comment as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Reference: https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/uae-3-indian-expat-siblings-deaths-shock-dubai-school-on-first-day-back-from-winter-break-1.500398824
