ALBAWABA - Egypt recently witnessed a horrifying incident when three vehicles crashed into each other killing all passengers on board in Samalut, a municipal division in Minya. The incident in question sparked debate on the country's chaotic and unsafe driving environment.
A total of nine Egyptians were killed in the collision that occurred specifically in Minya City, Egypt when a transport vehicle collided with two trucks due to incorrect overtaking and speeding. According to local authorities, the deceased bodies were later transferred to several hospitals, and the victim's families were contacted, as reported by Al Arabiya.
Horrifying incident: Truck accident leaves 9 dead in Egypt
Local authorities further added that necessary measures will be implemented to prevent the reoccurrence of such life-threatening incidents by replacing quarter-ton vehicles with more suitable ones.
According to Al Arabiya, Minya's governor previously issued a statement banning pickup trucks from driving inside the city's highways and desert roads in hopes of preventing further accidents. He also introduced a new law allowing the licensing of micro-buses to transport workers instead of quarter-ton trucks due to the lack of safety measures.
In addition, the governor also ordered providing all the support and assistance to the victims' families and stressed completing the necessary procedures as soon as possible. This all comes in after the city has witnessed repeated truck accidents.
