India, June 8 -- Several Indian workers were among 7 killed in Dubai after a bus collided with a stationary truck on Emirates Road on Monday.

The preliminary probe has revealed that the truck had stopped in the middle of the road due to a technical issue, while the bus rammed into it from behind as the driver failed to keep a safe distance, the Dubai Police said, Khaleej Times reported.

Confirming the death of the Indian workers, Indian embassy in Dubai said that several Indian workers were killed and many others suffered injuries in the tragic road accident. However, the exact number of casualties is not know yet.

"Our officials visited the hospital, met the injured Indians, and are working closely with local authorities to provide al...