A devastating traffic collision in Egypt’s Dakahlia governorate has resulted in 18 fatalities after a minibus transporting fish-farm workers collided with a heavy truck on Thursday. The accident occurred along the June 30 Axis, a major northern transportation corridor, as workers were traveling from their homes near Port Said to their workplace.
Local media outlet Al-Shorouk reported that preliminary investigations point to excessive speed combined with poor weather conditions that severely reduced visibility as primary factors behind the tragedy. While authorities have yet to release an official death toll, multiple sources have confirmed the casualty count.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has extended formal condolences to the families of victims and directed that financial compensation be provided to affected families. Dakahlia Governor Tarek Marzouk publicly mourned the deceased, referring to them as ‘martyrs’ in an official statement released through his office’s Facebook platform.
This incident highlights Egypt’s ongoing struggle with road safety, where traffic accidents remain alarmingly frequent due to poorly maintained infrastructure and widespread violation of traffic regulations. Government statistics from 2024 recorded over 5,200 road fatalities nationwide, underscoring the severity of the problem.
The Interior Ministry’s recent report of 111,583 traffic violations occurring within a single 24-hour period further illustrates the scale of traffic law non-compliance throughout the country. This tragic event represents one of the deadliest road accidents in Egypt thus far in 2026, raising renewed concerns about transportation safety measures and enforcement mechanisms.