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A tragic collision in northern Egypt has claimed the lives of 18 fish-farm workers after their minibus crashed into a heavy truck on Thursday.
The workers were travelling from the Dakahlia governorate toward their workplace near the city of Port Said when the accident occurred along the “June 30 Axis,” a major northern highway corridor.
While an official death toll from the Ministry of Health is still pending, local media reports indicate the devastation was immediate, prompting an outpouring of grief from regional officials.
According to local reports, the crash was likely caused by a combination of excessive speed and poor visibility due to adverse weather conditions.
Dakahlia Governor Tarek Marzouk mourned the victims, referring to them as “martyrs,” while Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly offered his condolences to the grieving families.
The Prime Minister has also ordered that financial compensation be provided to those affected by the disaster.
The incident highlights a persistent and deadly crisis on Egypt’s roads, which are often cited for poor maintenance and a lack of safety enforcement.
In 2024 alone, the country recorded more than 5,200 traffic-related deaths.
The scale of the problem was further illustrated on Friday when the Interior Ministry reported a staggering 111,583 traffic violations across the nation within a single 24-hour window.
As the community in Dakahlia prepares for funerals, the crash serves as a grim reminder of the risks faced by daily commuters and labourers.
Despite government efforts to modernise the national highway system, high speeds and a widespread disregard for traffic laws continue to make Egypt’s roads some of the most dangerous in the region.
