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Bus crash in Egypt's Sinai kills 22, including 10 Jordanians
A passenger bus has collided on a major highway in South Sinai, resulting in at least 22 deaths, with 10 victims identified as Jordanian nationals. The crash occurred on a road connecting two popular Red Sea resort destinations.
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The accident took place on the highway linking the Red Sea resorts of Dahab and Nuweiba in South Sinai, a region renowned for its pristine beaches, coral reef diving sites and dramatic mountain landscapes that attract tourists from across the Middle East and beyond.
Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene following the collision. Initial reports indicated that the death toll had reached 22 passengers, with Jordanian officials confirming that 10 of the victims were nationals of the kingdom.
The exact cause of the crash remained under investigation. South Sinai's coastal highways, while popular tourist routes, have been the site of several fatal traffic accidents in recent years.
The incident comes amid ongoing security concerns in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, though the immediate circumstances of this particular crash were not attributed to militant activity. Authorities said they were examining factors including possible mechanical failure, driver error or road conditions.