An Indian national was among two people killed after debris from a ballistic missile intercepted by UAE air defence systems fell in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, said Abu Dhabi Media Office.
Another Indian national was also injured in the incident.
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In a post on X, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said the fatalities occurred “as part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously reported incident caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems”.
The statement said the incident “has resulted in the deaths of two individuals of Pakistani and Indian nationality, and in injuries ranging from serious to moderate sustained by three individuals of Emirati, Jordanian, and Indian nationality”.
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Later, Indian embassy in UAE expressed condolences over the incident and posted on X, "Embassy of India expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to falling debris in Abu Dhabi today. The Embassy is closely coordinating with the UAE authorities to render all possible support and assistance."
Debris fell on Sweihan Street after interception
Earlier, Abu Dhabi authorities had said they responded to an incident involving falling debris on Sweihan Street after a ballistic missile was successfully intercepted by air defence systems.