Thirteen killed in bus and truck collision in Egypt

A fatal traffic accident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, October 20, 2026, when a bus collided with a stationary truck in Egypt. The collision took place at the 55th kilometer of the Cairo-Asyut highway, near the Tamia area of the Faiyum governorate, in the direction of Giza. According to reports from the state-affiliated media outlet Al-Ahram, the impact resulted in 13 deaths and 34 injuries.

Emergency response teams and ambulances from Faiyum and neighboring regions were immediately dispatched to the site of the crash to provide assistance. The 34 injured individuals were transported to the October Central Hospital for medical treatment, while the bodies of the victims were transferred to local morgues.

Authorities have launched an official investigation into the circumstances of the collision to determine the specific factors that led to the incident. No definitive findings regarding the exact cause of the crash have been announced at this time. The incident adds to the ongoing public concerns regarding road safety in the region as officials continue to examine the scene.