International Desk

At least 13 people were killed and 34 others injured when a tourist bus collided with a large truck west of the Egyptian capital, Cairo. Both local and foreign tourists were among the casualties.

The accident occurred on Tuesday (October 20) along the Cairo–Asyut Western Desert Highway. Egypt’s state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper reported the incident on Wednesday (October 21).

Following the crash, debris from the bus and truck was scattered across the highway. Rescue teams worked at the scene, while authorities took steps to clear the wreckage. The front section of the bus was severely damaged due to the force of the collision. The bus was later removed with the help of a crane.

The injured were taken to a hospital in Giza for treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision.

Fatal road accidents are relatively common in Egypt. Reckless driving, inadequate vehicle maintenance and weak enforcement of traffic laws are considered among the major causes of road crashes in the country.

According to the country’s official statistics agency, approximately 6,000 people died in road accidents across Egypt last year.

In September, a bus accident in the Sinai region claimed 22 lives, including 10 Jordanian tourists. Earlier, in August, at least 18 people were killed when two pickup trucks carrying agricultural workers collided in northern Egypt. Several children were among those killed.