A bus crash on the Dahab-Nuweiba road in Egypt’s South Sinai governorate resulted in 16 fatalities and 28 injuries, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning in a region popular with tourists. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar has directed medical facilities to enhance readiness for treating the injured. Road accidents are prevalent in Egypt, with nearly 6,000 deaths reported last year.
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