Bus and Truck Collision Kills 12 on Cairo-Assiut Desert Road

A collision between a passenger bus and a heavy truck on the Cairo-Assiut Western Desert Road resulted in 12 deaths and 30 injuries on Tuesday.

• The crash occurred at kilometer 55 near the Dahshur Gate.
• The Egyptian Ambulance Authority deployed 28 vehicles to transport the injured to 6 October Central Hospital.
• Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar directed nearby medical facilities to increase readiness for patient care.
• The Financial Regulatory Authority will expedite insurance compensation, with EGP 100,000 allocated for each fatality.

The Ministry of Health described the casualty figures as preliminary while rescue operations continue. #Egypt #TrafficAccident #Cairo #Assiut @EgyptHealth