A tragic crash early on Friday morning has claimed seven lives and left 44 others injured after a bus collided with two trucks on Egypt’s eastern desert highway near Beni Sweif.
Emergency services were alerted late Thursday night following the collision close to the gates of Al-Koraymat. Multiple ambulances were dispatched promptly to the scene to assist the victims.
Initial investigations indicate that the bus, owned by a private company, struck two trucks which had stopped on the roadside after suffering sudden mechanical failures.
The impact resulted in a devastating loss of life and numerous injuries.
The injured passengers were swiftly transported to nearby hospitals to receive urgent medical care. Meanwhile, the bodies of the deceased were moved to the morgue as authorities began formal proceedings.
The General Prosecutor’s Office has launched an immediate inquiry to determine the precise causes and circumstances that led to this fatal accident.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and the dangers posed by vehicle breakdowns along Egypt’s busy highways. Authorities have called for heightened vigilance and improved roadside assistance measures to prevent future tragedies.
The community mourns as investigations continue into what remains a devastating day for families and friends affected by this catastrophic collision.
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