Deadly bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast
At least 16 people were killed and 28 others injured in a bus crash on Wednesday on the road between the Red Sea towns of Dahab and Nuweiba in Egypt's South Sinai governorate, according to the country's health ministry. The ministry said the crash occurred on Wednesday morning and that as many as 20 ambulances were sent to the scene to provide first aid and evacuate the injured.
Authorities confirmed that the injured were receiving medical care but did not specify what caused the crash. The exact circumstances of the accident remain under investigation.
The area where the crash occurred is a popular tourist destination on the Red Sea coast, known for its natural beauty and attracting visitors from around the world. It is a route that connects the resort towns of Dahab and Nuweiba, both frequented by tourists and divers.
Road safety concerns in Egypt
The crash highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in Egypt. Deadly road accidents are common across the country, and are often attributed to reckless driving and poor road maintenance, although these factors have not been officially linked to this particular incident.
According to Egypt's state statistics agency, nearly 6,000 people died in road accidents across the country last year, underscoring the scale of the problem. Such figures have prompted repeated calls for improved road infrastructure and stricter enforcement of traffic laws, though progress has been uneven.
Last month, a separate road accident in Egypt's Ismailia governorate resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, according to reports that cited varying casualty numbers. That incident, involving a collision between vehicles, drew renewed attention to the dangers on Egyptian roads.