A tour bus collided with a heavy truck west of Cairo, leaving 13 people dead and 34 injured, according to Egyptian state media.

Cairo, Egypt — At least 13 people have been killed and 34 others injured after a tour bus collided with a heavy truck on Egypt’s Cairo-Asyut Western Desert Road on Tuesday, according to state media and local reports.

The collision occurred near kilometer 55 of the highway, close to the entrance to a regional road leading toward Giza.

Emergency services dispatched 28 ambulances to the scene, with rescue teams from several nearby governorates joining efforts to assist victims and clear the wreckage.

The injured were transported to 6th of October Central Hospital for medical treatment and assessment.

Emergency Crews Respond to Deadly Egypt Bus Crash

Images from the crash site showed extensive damage to the bus, with much of its front section destroyed.

Passenger seats, vehicle parts and other debris were scattered along the roadside following the collision.

Emergency workers used a crane to lift and remove the damaged vehicles as authorities worked to reopen the affected section of the highway.

The severity of the crash prompted a coordinated emergency response involving ambulance crews and rescue personnel from surrounding areas.

Egypt Health Ministry Updates Bus Crash Death Toll

Egypt’s Health Ministry initially reported 12 deaths and 30 injuries, stressing that the figures were preliminary.

Subsequent reports from state media and local news outlets placed the death toll at 13, with 34 people injured.

Authorities have begun legal procedures and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.

The cause of the crash has not yet been established.

Egypt Road Safety Concerns Persist After Fatal Collision

The latest accident has renewed attention on road safety in Egypt, where traffic collisions continue to claim thousands of lives each year.

Major highways linking Cairo with other parts of the country have experienced serious crashes involving passenger buses, trucks and other vehicles.

Recent fatal accidents have also involved buses transporting passengers and tourists along major highways and routes serving resort destinations.

Authorities are expected to examine the circumstances of Tuesday’s collision as investigations continue.