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Indian Student in Dubai Killed After Reporting Flat Tyre, Hit by Vehicle
✍️ Gulf News
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 04:46 AM
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An Indian expatriate student was fatally struck by a vehicle in Dubai shortly after alerting authorities about a flat tyre, according to Gulf News.
Dubai police confirmed that an Indian student, residing in the United Arab Emirates, was run over moments after reporting a flat tyre on a busy road. The incident occurred during daylight hours, and emergency services arrived at the scene but were unable to revive the victim.
According to eyewitness accounts, the student had stepped onto the roadside to flag down assistance when a passing vehicle failed to stop and struck him. The driver fled the scene, prompting a police investigation into a possible hit‑and‑run.
Authorities have launched a formal inquiry, reviewing CCTV footage and seeking witnesses to identify the vehicle and its driver. The Indian Embassy in Dubai has been notified and is providing consular support to the victim's family.
The case underscores growing concerns over road safety for expatriates in the Gulf region, with officials urging motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
According to eyewitness accounts, the student had stepped onto the roadside to flag down assistance when a passing vehicle failed to stop and struck him. The driver fled the scene, prompting a police investigation into a possible hit‑and‑run.
Authorities have launched a formal inquiry, reviewing CCTV footage and seeking witnesses to identify the vehicle and its driver. The Indian Embassy in Dubai has been notified and is providing consular support to the victim's family.
The case underscores growing concerns over road safety for expatriates in the Gulf region, with officials urging motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.