The bus was carrying 43 people, including 22 Jordanians, when it crashed on a coastal road in South Sinai.

South Sinai, Egypt (Running Africa) — At least 21 people have been killed and more than 20 others injured after a bus crashed on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, according to Egyptian health authorities, in the latest deadly road accident in the country.

The crash occurred on Wednesday morning along the road connecting the popular resort towns of Dahab and Nuweiba in South Sinai, an area that attracts tourists from across the region and beyond.

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that several Jordanian nationals were among those affected by the accident. Jordanian state media reported that 10 of the people killed were Jordanians, while 22 Jordanian citizens had been traveling on the bus.

Egyptian emergency services dispatched 20 ambulances to the scene as hospitals across the area were placed on heightened alert to receive casualties.

Authorities have not yet announced the cause of the crash.

Deadly Bus Crash Hits Egypt’s South Sinai

The accident occurred on the route between Dahab and Nuweiba, two well-known destinations on Egypt’s Red Sea coastline.

Emergency crews responded to the scene on Wednesday morning, transporting injured passengers to nearby medical facilities.

Egyptian health officials said medical teams were providing treatment, medicines, and emergency supplies to those injured in the crash.

Hospitals in the surrounding area were also placed on alert as authorities coordinated the emergency response.

10 Jordanians Reported Among 21 Killed

Jordanian authorities confirmed that their citizens were among those caught up in the accident.

According to Jordanian state media, 10 Jordanian nationals were among the fatalities, with a total of 22 Jordanians traveling on the bus.

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry was following the situation and coordinating with those affected.

Egyptian authorities had not immediately released the identities or nationalities of all the other victims.

20 Ambulances Dispatched to Red Sea Crash Scene

Egypt’s health authorities deployed 20 ambulances following reports of the accident.

The injured were transported to hospitals for treatment, while medical facilities were instructed to prepare additional resources for the emergency.

Health officials said teams were working to ensure the availability of medicines and other supplies required to treat those hurt in the crash.

The severity of individual injuries was not immediately clear.

Dahab-Nuweiba Route Serves Popular Tourist Area

The road where the crash occurred connects Dahab and Nuweiba in Egypt’s South Sinai region.

Both towns are popular destinations for visitors to the Red Sea, known for beaches, diving, and other marine tourism activities.

The accident is therefore likely to draw attention beyond Egypt because of the area’s importance to the country’s tourism industry and the presence of foreign nationals among those affected.

Authorities had not indicated whether tourists of other nationalities were among the passengers.

Egypt Continues to Face Road Safety Challenges

The deadly bus crash has renewed attention on road safety in Egypt, where traffic accidents claim thousands of lives each year.

Speeding, traffic violations, vehicle conditions, and problems with road infrastructure have frequently been cited among factors contributing to serious accidents across the country.

Egypt has invested in upgrading highways and transport infrastructure in recent years, but fatal crashes remain a persistent public safety concern.

Bus and minibus accidents can be particularly deadly because of the number of passengers involved.

Cause of Egypt Red Sea Bus Crash Under Investigation

Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused Wednesday’s accident.

Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the condition of the vehicle and road, as well as other potential contributing factors.

The identities of victims who were not Jordanian had also not been released.

With at least 21 people reported dead and more than 20 injured, the South Sinai bus crash is another serious road tragedy for Egypt and has also affected neighboring Jordan, where authorities are following developments involving their nationals.