Following a report of a collision on Friday, 27 June, on a regional road near Ashmoun in Egypt’s Menoufia Governorate, security forces and ambulances were dispatched to the location to find a wrecked transport truck and a microbus, leaving nineteen people dead. Preliminary findings revealed that the truck driver lost control of the vehicle, reportedly after falling asleep at the wheel, and crashed through a concrete barrier before striking the minibus. Nineteen people were killed in the incident, including four students. Authorities suspect excessive speed was a contributing factor, and the driver is undergoing testing to determine if he was under the influence of narcotics at the time of the crash. Hospitals across the region were placed on high alert to receive the injured and administer medical care, with casualties transported to facilities in Monouf, Ashmoun, Sers El Layan, Quwisna, El Bagour, and Shebin El Koum. Relatives of the deceased gathered at the hospital to identify their loved ones. The Public Prosecution has opened an investigation into the crash, appointing a forensic team to examine the bodies. Authorities have also begun collecting witness testimonies and statements from survivors. The driver…
Deadly Truck Collision Claims 19 Lives, Prompting an Investigation
June 28, 2025
By Nadine Tag
Journalist
