A bus crash in Egypt's South Sinai governorate has killed at least 22 people and injured 28, according to officials cited by the BBC, with reports indicating Jordanian nationals were among those killed. The death toll rose from an initial figure of 16.
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Key facts
- A bus crash occurred in Egypt's South Sinai governorate, on the Red Sea coast.
- Officials initially reported 16 people killed and 28 injured, according to the BBC.
- The BBC later reported the death toll had risen to 22.
- Jordanian nationals are reported to be among those killed, according to the BBC.
A bus crash in Egypt’s South Sinai governorate has killed at least 22 people, according to officials cited by the BBC. The figure rose from an initial report of 16 deaths.
Officials said 28 people were injured in the crash, according to the BBC.
Jordanian nationals are among those killed, according to reports cited by the BBC.
Further details about the circumstances of the crash were not immediately available in the sources.
Why it matters
The reported involvement of foreign nationals points to a wider international impact of the crash, though the cause and full circumstances have not yet been established in the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Egypt bus crash?
Officials initially reported 16 deaths, while later reports raised the toll to 22, according to the BBC.
Where did the bus crash happen?
The crash occurred in Egypt's South Sinai governorate, on the Red Sea coast.
Were any foreign nationals involved?
Reports say Jordanian nationals are among those killed, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 22
BBC World: Reports say Jordanian nationals are among those killed in the accident in the South Sinai governorate.
- Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 16
BBC World: Another 28 people are injured in the accident in the South Sinai governorate, officials say.