At least 21 Dead after bus falls into Canal in Egypt
A bus fell into a canal in Egypt’s Nile River Delta region Saturday killing at least 21 people, the country’s Health Ministry said.
Dr. Sherif Makeen, a health ministry official, said three children were among the dead.
In a statement, the ministry said the accident happened in Dakahlia province, around 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the capital of Cairo.
Other injured passengers were transported to a local hospital.
Traffic accidents are common in Egypt where roads are often poorly maintained and driving rules flouted.
Egyptian media outlets reported the accident was caused by a malfunctioning steering wheel, without elaborating.
In 2021, around 7,000 people were killed on the roads of the Arab world’s most populous country, according to official figures.
In July, 25 people died and 35 were injured in central Egypt when a bus crashed into a truck parked on the side of the road.
