16 killed, 28 injured as bus overturns in Egypt’s South Sinai
16 dead in bus crash in Egypt's Sinai: health ministry
On Wednesday, a bus overturning in Egypt's South Sinai killed at least 16 people and injured 28 others, according to the Health Ministry. The incident occurred on the road between the Red Sea resort towns of Dahab and Nuweiba, heading towards Nuweiba.
Authorities immediately dispatched 20 ambulances to the scene after receiving reports of the accident. An initial assessment determined that 28 passengers required medical attention and were transported to hospitals. Tragically, 16 individuals were confirmed dead at the site.
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar ordered medical facilities to be on high alert and directed health officials to provide the injured with the best possible care. He also ensured that adequate supplies of medicines and medical necessities were available for the injured.
Medical teams are continuing to monitor the condition of the injured individuals. South Sinai, a popular tourist destination in Egypt, is known for its numerous Red Sea resorts. This latest accident follows a similar incident a month ago, where 16 people were killed and 32 injured in a road crash in Egypt's Ismailia governorate.
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