Tragic Bus Accident in Egypt Claims 16 Lives
Bus Overturns in South Sinai
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Cairo, September 2: A devastating bus accident on the Dahab-Nuweiba road in Egypt's South Sinai resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and left 28 others injured, as reported by local media citing the Ministry of Health and Population.
The incident occurred near the Al-Saada area while the bus was en route to Nuweiba, according to 'Egypt Today'. In response, 20 ambulances were dispatched to the scene to assist the injured and provide immediate medical care.
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar has instructed officials to ensure that the injured receive top-notch medical attention. Additionally, Solidarity Minister Maya Morsy has mandated that emergency relief be provided to those affected by the tragedy.
Earlier in August, another tragic incident in Egypt's Ismailia Governorate resulted in 18 fatalities and 30 injuries when two vehicles collided while transporting workers. The crash took place on the Al-Dawawis link road close to the Al-Shabab electricity station, with the injured being transported to Qassasin Central Hospital for treatment.
Following the recent accident, security personnel and ambulance teams quickly arrived at the scene, and an investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the crash.
According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS), road accident fatalities in Egypt surged by 10.8% to 5,829 in 2025, while injuries rose by 10.7% to 84,553. Alarmingly, children under 15 years old accounted for the highest number of fatalities, with 1,580 deaths and 29,101 injuries reported in the same year.