Ten Jordanians among 21 killed in bus accident in Egypt's south Sinai
At least 21 people, including 10 Jordanian nationals, were killed on Wednesday when their bus overturned on a coastal road in Egypt 's south Sinai region, security officials said. At least 24 passengers were injured, including four in a critical condition, the officials said. They did not say whether any of the injured were foreigners. Jordan's Foreign Ministry confirmed that Jordanians were…
On Wednesday, a bus accident in Egypt's south Sinai region claimed the lives of at least 21 people, including 10 Jordanian nationals, according to security officials. The incident occurred on a coastal road as the bus traveled between the Red Sea resorts of Dahab and Nuweibaa, both popular holiday destinations known for their sandy beaches, pristine waters, and rich marine life.
Among the injured were 24 passengers, four of whom remained in critical condition. However, it was unclear whether any of the injured were foreigners. Jordan's Foreign Ministry confirmed that Jordanians were among the victims and injured, but did not provide specific figures. The cause of the accident remains unclear, as it is not yet known why the bus overturned.
Despite Egypt's high road accident rate, with thousands of fatalities occurring annually, the tragedy was particularly devastating as it occurred just weeks after another accident near the Suez Canal city of Ismailia claimed the lives of 18 people, mostly children, and injured 30 more.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
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