New Delhi, June 8 -- At least seven people were killed, and nine others were injured, including Indian workers, in Dubai on Monday (local time) after a minibus collided with a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road, the authorities said.

In a post on X, the Indian Consulate in Dubai said, "Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Dubai that claimed the lives of several Indian workers."

The mission added that it is working closely with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support and stated, "Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the grieving families during this difficult time."

Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, said the prelimi...