Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 16
A bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast has resulted in at least 16 deaths and 28 injuries. The accident occurred between the towns of Dahab and Nuweiba, with authorities currently investigating the cause.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding road safety and infrastructure maintenance in Egypt, which sees thousands of traffic fatalities annually.
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.
Reports in Egyptian and Jordanian media say Jordanian nationals were among those killed in the accident.
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