32 Dead, Over 60 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision in Egypt Due to Oil Leak

Collision occurred on Cairo-Alexandria desert road in heavy morning fog, catching several vehicles on fire and causing major pileup.

The fatal collision occurred on Cairo-Alexandria desert road, about 82 miles north of Cairo, in Egypt's Beheira governorate. The location of the accident was shrouded heavy morning fog.
The accident involved a variety of vehicles including a bus and several cars. A total of 29 vehicles were reportedly part of the crash, with some catching fire and being completely gutted.
Police reports suggest that the root cause of the accident was an oil leak from one of the vehicles. This oil leak, coupled with the foggy conditions, led to the horrific pile-up.
The accident resulted in a significant loss of life and injuries, with at least 32 fatalities reported and over 60 individuals injured. Health ministry and local authorities were quick to respond, with ambulances ferrying the injured to nearby hospitals.
The incident is part of a wider road safety issue in Egypt. Official figures indicate that there were 7,000 reported fatalities from road accidents in 2021, often caused by reckless driving, poor road conditions, and ineffective enforcement of traffic laws.