10 killed in Egypt bus crash including French, Belgian nationals- governor

Ten people were killed in a bus accident in southern Egypt on Wednesday, including four French citizens, one Belgian national and five Egyptians, the regional governor's office said in a statement.

Seven people returning from a traditional function died when the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the R612. Stock photo.
Seven people returning from a traditional function died when the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the R612. Stock photo. (123RF/adrianhancu)

Ten people were killed in a bus accident in southern Egypt on Wednesday, including four French citizens, one Belgian national and five Egyptians, the regional governor's office said in a statement.

The accident occurred on the road between the city of Aswan and the temples of Abu Simbel, a popular tourist site several hours further south, the statement from the Aswan governorate said.

A total of 14 French and Belgian tourists were on the bus, the statement added.


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