Egypt bus-truck collision kills 13 tourists

13 Tourists Killed in Bus-Truck Collision in Egypt

At least 13 people were killed and 34 others injured when a passenger bus collided with a heavy truck on Egypt’s Cairo–Asyut Western Desert Road on Tuesday, October 20, according to state media.

The accident occurred near the Dahshur toll gate, about 55 kilometres along the highway towards Giza.

The bus sustained severe damage, with its front section torn apart by the impact. Passenger seats and debris were scattered across the road.

Authorities deployed 28 ambulances to the scene, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Egyptian authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision.

The reported death toll and number of injured may change as assessments continue.