The key facts
- The collision between a bus and a truck occurred at the 55th kilometer of the Western Desert Road Cairo–Assiut
- Egypt's Health Ministry reports 12 dead and 30 injured; the figures are preliminary
- 28 ambulances were dispatched to the crash site, and hospitals were ordered to raise their readiness
Collision on the Cairo–Assiut highway
On Tuesday, on a busy highway connecting Egypt's capital with the south of the country, a bus collided with a heavy truck. According to the Ministry of Health, at least 12 people were killed and another 30 were injured.
Response of emergency services
Health Ministry spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said that 28 ambulances were sent to the scene of the accident at the 55th kilometer of the Western Desert Road Cairo–Assiut. Thirty injured people were taken to hospital for examination and treatment. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar ordered the nearest hospitals to raise their level of readiness and provide the injured with all necessary assistance.
Preliminary figures and ongoing work
The Health Ministry stressed that the casualty figures are preliminary and the assessment of the situation is ongoing. According to the local newspaper Sada Al-Balad, the collision occurred on the highway at the entrance to the regional road toward Giza. According to the newspaper, the authorities continue to deal with the aftermath of the accident and are taking the necessary legal measures.
