In brief
A bus crashed on the road linking the Red Sea towns of Dahab and Nuweiba, killing 16 and injuring 28. The accident occurred early Wednesday morning on the South Sinai highway, a popular corridor for international visitors. Authorities dispatched up to 20 ambulances to the scene, but the cause of the crash remains unknown. Road fatalities in Egypt have been a longstanding issue, with nearly 6,000 deaths recorded in 2025, often attributed to reckless driving and poor road maintenance. Similar incidents have also been reported in other regions of the country.
At least 16 people have been killed in a bus crash in eastern Egypt, the country's health ministry has said.
Another 28 people were injured on the road between Red Sea towns of Dahab and Nuweiba in the South Sinai governorate on Wednesday morning.
As many as 20 ambulances were sent to the scene of the accident to provide first aid and evacuate the injured, the ministry said. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
The area is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world.
Deadly road accidents are common across Egypt, with the authorities reporting nearly 6,000 fatalities in 2025.
Such accidents are often blamed on reckless driving and poor road maintenance.
Last month, 18 people were killed and 30 injured when two lorries collided in the north‑eastern Ismailia governorate.
