A minibus collided with a heavy truck near Cairo on Saturday, leaving 10 people dead and 24 others injured, according to Egypt's health ministry.
The crash occurred near 6th of October City, on the western outskirts of the Egyptian capital. Emergency services responded to the scene, where the minibus sustained severe damage in the impact.
Details of the collision
The health ministry confirmed the death toll and the number of injured in a statement. The exact circumstances of the collision have not been detailed, and an investigation is expected to follow.
Local authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the condition of those hospitalised.
Impact and response
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on Egyptian highways, where crashes involving passenger vehicles and heavy trucks are not uncommon. Medical teams were dispatched to treat the wounded, with the injured taken to nearby hospitals for care.
Further updates on the victims' conditions and the cause of the crash are anticipated as authorities continue their work.
