Ten folks died, and 7 others had been injured in a crash involving a trailer and a number of vehicles on the Fayoum-Cairo Desert Highway early on Monday, 26 August.
The accident occurred when a trailer collided with a number of vehicles on the entrance to the Maymna Residences, inside the jurisdiction of the Sennurs Police Division.
First responders and 9 ambulances arrived on the scene, transporting the injured to Fayoum Basic Hospital.
The wreckage has been cleared, and visitors has returned to regular. The trailer driver is in custody and will probably be examined for medication. The Public Prosecution has launched an investigation into the crash.
Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine El-Kabbaj has approved assist for the households of the deceased and compensation for the injured, based mostly on the severity of their accidents.
Such incidents underscore a recurring concern with highway security in Egypt.
In response to a report by the Central Company for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), the variety of highway accident accidents rose to 71,016 in 2023, up 27% from 55,991 in 2022.
