In brief
At least 22 people died when a bus plunged into a muddy ditch on the Red Sea road between Dahab and Nuweiba. Twenty‑eight others suffered injuries, and reports indicate that as many as ten of the dead were Jordanian nationals. The accident, which struck a popular tourist corridor, has no known cause yet. The tragedy adds to Egypt’s 2025 toll of nearly 6,000 road deaths and highlights persistent issues with reckless driving and poor road maintenance. Injured passengers are receiving treatment in three local hospitals, while authorities promise a full investigation.
At least 22 people have been killed in a bus crash on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, the Health Ministry confirmed this Wednesday. The incident occurred between the seaside towns of Dahab and Nuweiba in the South Sinai governorate, a corridor prized by tourists for its clear waters and coral reefs.
Sources in Egyptian and Jordanian media report that up to ten of the victims were Jordanian nationals. The bus, which carried an unknown number of passengers, went off the unpaved road and plunged down a steep hill, leaving wreckage and victims in a valley of dust and sand.
The cause of the crash remains unknown, though authorities say investigations are underway. In the wake of the tragedy, ten survivors and other injured passengers are being treated at three different hospitals across the region.
Road accidents continue to claim lives in Egypt. In 2025, authorities recorded nearly 6,000 fatalities, attributing many incidents to reckless driving and deteriorated road conditions. Earlier this month, a collision between two lorries in northeast Ismailia took 18 lives and left 30 wounded.
The crash not only signals a pressing safety issue on a key tourist stretch but also highlights the vulnerability of travelers in the region. As Egypt works to improve infrastructure and enforce stricter traffic laws, the international community watches to see how the country safeguards visitors and residents alike.
