A truck crashed into several passenger vehicles in the Mediterranean province of Alexandria, Egypt, killing at least 15 people, the authorities announced on Wednesday. The accident, which occurred late on Tuesday in the district of Amreya, west of the city of Alexandria, also injured eight people, according to a police report. The truck crashed into four microbuses, a type of public transport minibus widely used in Egypt, according to the report. Ambulances rushed to the scene of the accident and transported the injured to hospitals, according to local media. Road accidents claim thousands of victims every year in Egypt, where transport safety leaves much to be desired.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2024 13:04 UTC