Egypt road accident kills 10 near Cairo

A collision between a minibus and a heavy vehicle on a highway west of Cairo has resulted in at least 10 deaths and 24 injuries, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Health. The accident occurred near 6th of October City in the Giza Governorate.

Authorities reported that 10 of the injured individuals are in critical condition, raising concerns that the death toll may rise. This incident follows a series of fatal road accidents in Egypt, including a crash on October 20 that killed 13 people, and a September accident in the Sinai Peninsula that claimed 22 lives.

Official statistics indicate that road accidents in Egypt cause over 5,000 deaths and 75,000 injuries annually. Common factors cited for these incidents include reckless driving, poor vehicle maintenance, and inconsistent enforcement of traffic laws.