A devastating road accident occurred on Egypt’s Assiut Western Road near the Dahshur Gate, resulting in the deaths of 12 people and leaving 30 others injured. The collision, which involved a private company bus and a truck, prompted an immediate emergency response. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the Minister of Health and Population, confirmed that 28 ambulances were rushed to the site to provide urgent medical support and transport the wounded to the 6th of October Central Hospital for specialized care.

Authorities have heightened the alert level at nearby medical facilities to ensure that all victims receive necessary treatment. Minister Ghaffar emphasized that these casualty figures remain preliminary as rescue operations continue, urging the public to rely solely on official updates regarding the incident. As the government investigates the circumstances of the crash, the Ministry of Health and Population has expressed its deepest condolences to the grieving families and wished those currently hospitalized a swift recovery.