Cairo Highway Collision Leaves Three Dead, Seven Injured
Cairo, Egypt – A major traffic accident occurred on Tuesday evening when a truck carrying marble lost control and collided with a passenger bus and two cars on the Autostrad highway, officials reported. The crash resulted in three fatalities and seven injuries.
The accident happened near the Helwan entrance toward Saqr Quraysh, causing severe vehicle damage and gridlocking traffic for hours.
Key Details of the Crash:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Autostrad Highway, Helwan Entrance to Saqr Quraysh |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 truck (marble cargo), 1 passenger bus, 2 cars |
| Casualties | 3 dead, 7 injured |
| Emergency Response | Ambulances dispatched, victims transported to hospitals, wreckage cleared by civil defence teams |
| Investigation | Launched by public prosecution |
Preliminary reports indicate that the truck driver lost control, striking the other vehicles with significant force. Traffic was halted for several hours as emergency crews worked to rescue the injured and clear the wreckage.
Two of the injured were admitted to Al Basateen Hospital, while one of the deceased was recovered from under the wreckage hours later, according to an Interior Ministry source. Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances leading to the crash.
Emergency Response and Traffic Updates:
- Ambulances transported injured passengers to nearby hospitals
- Civil defence teams cleared debris to reopen lanes
- Police and traffic authorities managed congestion along the highway
Authorities urge drivers to avoid the area while investigations continue.
