In brief
A lorry collided with a microbus on a highway south of Cairo on Saturday, Oct. 31 2026, killing ten and injuring 24. Emergency services were dispatched and hospitals raised alert levels. Investigations hint at speeding amid fog, but the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
A lorry collided with a microbus on a highway in Giza Governorate south of Cairo Saturday, October 31, 2026, killing ten people and injuring 24, a statement by the Ministry of Health and Population confirmed.
Hospitals near the accident site and in surrounding areas were ordered to raise alert levels and mobilize medical resources, the ministry said, as the Egyptian Ambulance Authority dispatched 20 ambulances to transport the injured to nearby hospitals.
According to the ministry, ten of the injured are in unstable condition while 14 suffered minor to moderate injuries; the figures remain preliminary as follow-up operations continue.
Preliminary investigations indicate that excessive speed amid foggy weather may have contributed to the crash, local media reported, though the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.
The accident adds to the annual toll of hundreds of deaths and injuries caused by road accidents in Egypt, often linked to speeding, traffic violations and poor road conditions, according to the ministry.