Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 16

At least 16 individuals have been killed in a bus crash in eastern Egypt, the country's health ministry has stated.

Key points

• Another 28 individuals were injured on the road between Red Sea towns of Dahab and Nuweiba in the South Sinai governorate on Wednesday morning.
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• As plenty of as 20 ambulances were sent to the scene of the accident to provide first aid and evacuate the injured, the ministry stated.
• The area is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from worldwide.
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As plenty of as 20 ambulances were sent to the scene of the accident to provide first aid and evacuate the injured, the ministry stated. The cause of the crash remains unknown.

For context, the area is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from worldwide.

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