20.10.2026 18:20
A traffic accident that occurred in Egypt in the morning turned into a disaster. Thirteen people lost their lives and dozens were injured in the passenger bus that crashed into a parked truck. As a desperate struggle for life unfolded on the bus, which was severely damaged by the impact, 28 ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
A traffic accident in Egypt caused by a passenger bus colliding with a parked heavy vehicle claimed lives. In the horrific accident, 13 people lost their lives while 34 to 40 people were reported injured. With the force of the impact, the front section of the bus was destroyed, while passenger seats and parts detached from the vehicle were scattered onto the road.
THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE CAIRO-ASYUT ROAD
On the morning of Tuesday, October 20, in the accident that occurred at the 55th kilometer of the Cairo-Asyut Western Desert Road, a passenger bus hit a truck. Egyptian Ministry of Health Spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar announced that 28 ambulances were sent to the scene.
After their initial treatment, the injured were taken to the October 6 Central Hospital and placed under treatment. Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar also instructed that the emergency response capacity of nearby hospitals be increased and that the necessary health services be provided to the injured.
THE FRONT SECTION OF THE BUS WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED
According to reports in the international press, the front part of the bus was heavily damaged by the impact of the collision. Teams working at the accident site used cranes to remove the vehicle wreckage and restore traffic flow.
While the number of injured was announced as 30 in initial reports, subsequent local and international reports stated that this number ranged between 34 and 40. Authorities reported that the data regarding the number of deaths and injuries were based on initial assessments.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ACCIDENT HAS BEEN LAUNCHED
An investigation was launched to determine why the accident occurred. While traffic teams and relevant authorities continue their examinations at the scene, it was reported that the conditions that caused the accident are being investigated.