Fifteen killed, 32 injured in truck overturn accident in Egypt's Ismailia
Egypt's health ministry says 15 people died and 32 were injured after a pickup truck carrying workers overturned in Ismailia province.
A pickup truck transporting workers overturned in Ismailia province, Egypt, resulting in 15 fatalities and 32 injuries, health officials have reported. The vehicle crashed near the Al-Shabab power station on the Dawawis road. The Ministry of Health confirmed the death toll and injuries on Tuesday. Those injured were transported to Al-Qassasin Central Hospital for required medical attention.
Authorities are still collecting information and monitoring the health status of the wounded. Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar is overseeing the medical response, emphasizing the need for the highest level of care and continuous health monitoring for the affected individuals. The ministry is working in close coordination with emergency and crisis room officials and health authorities in Ismailia to track developments and manage the aftermath of the accident.
Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, a spokesperson for the ministry, disclosed that emergency and crisis room officials are continuously monitoring the situation, coordinating with health care authorities and the Directorate of Health Affairs in Ismailia. Additionally, the ministry has raised the alert level at hospitals, ensuring a sufficient number of medical teams, medications, and essential supplies are on hand to manage the cases.
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