Fatal accident on the road linking Cairo to Alexandria: a terrible toll of 35 victims
A tragic road accident took place last Saturday on the road between Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt. State media reported that at least 35 people lost their lives in the pileup, while 53 others were injured.
The details of the accident were horrific. According to the Al-Ahram newspaper, 18 of the victims were burned in the tragedy. Footage of the accident shared on social media showed a truck overturned on the expressway, with part of the asphalt burned. Further away, we could see completely charred buses and cars. The scene was chaotic and emergency services were working amid screams and clouds of black smoke.
This tragic accident highlights the ongoing problem of road safety in Egypt. The country regularly faces numerous traffic accidents due to poorly maintained roads and poorly respected traffic laws. According to official statistics, as many as 7,000 people lost their lives on Egypt’s roads in 2021, an alarming statistic for the Arab world’s most populous country.
Faced with this sad record, it is essential for the Egyptian authorities to take concrete measures to improve road safety. This could involve strengthening road infrastructure, awareness campaigns to promote compliance with traffic laws and tougher penalties for reckless drivers.
In conclusion, this tragic accident on the Cairo-Alexandria road highlights the urgent need for measures to improve road safety in Egypt. It is essential to protect the lives of road users by investing in infrastructure, awareness and enforcement of driving rules. The Egyptian authorities must take rapid and effective measures to prevent such tragedies from happening again in the future.