Nile Ferry Tragedy: At Least 10 Dead Near Cairo

The Egyptian government announces compensation for victims' families as the search for causes begins.

A ferry carrying 15 day laborers sank in the Nile near Cairo, resulting in at least 10 deaths.
The survivors were hospitalized but later discharged; the Egyptian government has announced compensation for the victims' families.
Rescue operations were extensively covered by local media, with live streams showing the search for bodies.
Overcrowding is suspected to be the cause of the sinking, though official confirmation is pending.
Ferry, railway, and road accidents are frequent in Egypt, often attributed to poor maintenance and lax safety regulations.