In brief
A lorry‑microbus collision south of Cairo caused ten fatalities and 24 injuries. The Egyptian Ambulance Authority sent 20 ambulances and hospitals raised alert levels to treat the wounded. Investigators say speeding amid fog may have contributed, highlighting ongoing road safety problems in Egypt.
A collision between a lorry and a microbus on a highway in Giza Governorate, south of Cairo, left ten people dead and 24 injured on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.
Hospitals near the scene and in surrounding areas were ordered to raise alert levels and mobilize medical resources, the ministry said. The Egyptian Ambulance Authority dispatched 20 ambulances to the accident site immediately after receiving the emergency report and transported the injured to nearby hospitals.
Ten of the injured are in unstable condition, while 14 sustained minor to moderate injuries; the figures remain preliminary as follow‑up operations continue, the ministry added.
Preliminary investigations indicate that excessive speed amid foggy weather may have contributed to the accident, local media reported. The incident follows a long history of road accidents in Egypt, which claim thousands of lives each year, often because of speeding, traffic violations, and poor road conditions.
In recent years, the country has been upgrading its road network to improve traffic flow and enhance road safety.