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Egypt truck collision claims 18 lives
A collision between two trucks carrying agricultural workers in Ismailia, Egypt, played a tragic role, resulting in the death of at least 18 people and injuring 30 others, according to initial reports. The accident occurred when the two trucks collided, with most of the workers on their way to a farm, amid widespread use of small trucks for unofficial transportation despite the associated risks. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is monitoring the incident and has instructed the relevant authorities to handle its aftermath, provide medical care to the injured, and compensate the families of the victims. This incident reflects the ongoing occurrence of tragic road accidents in Egypt, which have claimed the lives of over 33,000 people between 2019 and 2023, highlighting the urgent need to improve road safety management.
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