A serious accident occurred on the road connecting Kafour Belshay to Kafr El-Zayat in Egypt's Gharbeya governorate on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The incident involved a pickup truck and a tuk-tuk, resulting in six people being injured with bruises, lacerations, and fractures in different parts of their bodies. The injured individuals were immediately transferred to a nearby hospital to receive the necessary medical treatment and first aid.
According to reports, the Gharbeya governorate's police director, Brigadier General Rashad Farouk, received a notification from the Kafr El-Zayat police department's commander, Colonel Ahmed Ghobara, about the accident. The police and forensic investigation teams, along with three ambulances, were quickly dispatched to the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was a collision between a pickup truck and a tuk-tuk on the road to Kafour Belshay village.
The injured individuals were identified as Mohamed Ahmed Desouki, 17, who sustained a suspected fracture in his left knee and head injuries; Mohamed Ahmed El-Sharnobi, 17, with a suspected fracture in his left leg and left forearm; Ahmed Mohamed, 17, with a suspected fracture in his pelvis and right forearm; Mahmoud Mohamed, 23, with a suspected fracture in his left leg; Mohamed Amin, 16, with a suspected fracture in his right leg; and Ahmed Sobhi Salem, 18, who suffered various cuts and bruises.
The injured were transported to Kafr El-Zayat General Hospital under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed El-Attar, the hospital's director, and Dr. Ramy Nofal, the hospital's deputy director. A medical team was formed to quickly respond and provide emergency care to the injured. The hospital's staff worked to provide the necessary treatment and care to stabilize the patients' conditions.
An investigation into the accident was launched, and a report was filed. The necessary legal actions were taken, and traffic flow on the road was restored. The authorities are working to determine the cause of the accident and assess any potential liability.
The local community was shaken by the accident, and residents expressed concern about road safety in the area. The incident highlights the importance of caution and vigilance while driving, as well as the need for proper infrastructure and safety measures to prevent such accidents.
The accident is under investigation, and further details will be provided as they become available. The six injured individuals are receiving medical attention, and their conditions are being monitored.
Key points
- Six people were injured in a collision between a pickup truck and a tuk-tuk in Kafr El-Zayat, Egypt.
- The injured individuals were transported to Kafr El-Zayat General Hospital for treatment.
- An investigation into the accident has been launched to determine the cause and assess liability.
