A devastating collision occurred on the Giza ring road, resulting in 10 fatalities and 24 injuries. The incident involved a microbus carrying workers that crashed into a stationary truck trailer on the side of the road. The accident took place on a busy Saturday morning, with emergency services quickly responding to the scene. The microbus was traveling at a high speed when it lost control and crashed into the trailer.
According to initial investigations, the truck trailer had stopped on the side of the road for maintenance or temporary reasons. The microbus driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal crash. The impact was severe, causing significant damage to the microbus and trapping several passengers inside. Emergency responders worked to rescue those trapped and transport the injured to nearby hospitals.
The Egyptian Protection Civil and emergency services were quickly on the scene, with rescue teams using specialized equipment to extract those trapped in the microbus. The operation was complex and time-consuming due to the extent of the damage. Once the rescue efforts were complete, the focus shifted to clearing the road and removing debris to prevent further accidents.
The Egyptian Ministry of Health reported that 10 people died in the accident, with 24 others injured. The injured were transported to nearby hospitals, including October Central Hospital and Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital. The ministry confirmed that some patients were in critical condition, while others had minor to moderate injuries.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli monitored the situation and directed relevant authorities to provide necessary support. He communicated with Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar to ensure the injured received proper care. The Prime Minister also offered condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The Egyptian Red Crescent and the Ministry of Social Solidarity are providing support to the families of the victims and the injured. The Ministry of Social Solidarity has dispatched teams to the scene and hospitals to offer assistance and provide necessary support. The government has also initiated procedures to provide financial assistance to the affected families.
The accident caused significant disruptions to traffic on the Giza ring road, with partial closures and congestion reported. Traffic authorities worked to clear the road and restore normal traffic flow. An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Key points
- 10 people were killed in the accident.
- 24 people were injured in the accident.
- The accident is under investigation.
