Police detain drivers after Ismailia crash leaves 18 dead and 29 injured
Ismailia security authorities have detained under police guard the drivers of two pickup trucks involved in a horrific collision in the El-Dawawis area, near El-Qassasin. The crash resulted in 18 deaths and 29 injuries, mostly among agricultural workers, Youm7 reported. Both drivers, who were also injured in the crash and are currently receiving medical treatment, … The post Police detain drivers…
Security authorities in Ismailia have apprehended the drivers of two pickup trucks involved in a devastating collision near El-Qassasin. The accident claimed 18 lives and left 29 people injured, many of whom were agricultural workers, according to Youm7. Both drivers, who sustained injuries and are receiving medical care, were found to be labor transport contractors.
They were the ones operating the trucks during the impact. The drivers are currently under police guard at local hospitals awaiting recovery before any legal action or formal investigation can be launched. The incident occurred when the two trucks collided head-on in the El-Dawawis area, leading to a swift response from fleet ambulances that transported the 29 injured passengers to Ismailia hospitals.
Meanwhile, the bodies of the 18 deceased workers were moved to New El-Qassasin Hospital. Authorities swiftly secured the crash scene to restore normal traffic flow, while medical teams provided care to the victims and facilitated the return of the deceased workers' bodies to their families.
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