Truck crashes into tour bus in Egypt, leaving 13 dead and 34 injured

Summary

A large truck collided with a tour bus on the Cairo-Asyut Western Desert Road, west of Cairo, killing 13 people and injuring 34, according to reports. Africanews cited state media for the crash. NDTV's report adds that road accidents are common in Egypt and are often blamed on reckless driving.

Timeline

1. Africanews

   20 Oct 2026, 13:34 UTCSource ↗

   State media says a large truck collided with a tour bus on the Cairo-Asyut Western Desert Road, west of Cairo, leaving 13 dead and 34 injured.

2. NDTV

   20 Oct 2026, 13:53 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that 13 people were killed and 34 injured after a large truck crashed into a tour bus in Egypt, and notes that road accidents there are common and often blamed on reckless driving.