Tragic plunge into the Nile: Six killed, nine injured as minibus tumbles off ferry
In a devastating incident along the Nile River in Egypt, a minibus carrying a group of women to work tragically careened off a ferry, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and leaving nine others injured.
The shocking accident occurred yesterday in the Giza province, near the Egyptian capital of Cairo, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health and Population. The ministry reported that three of the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, while the other six received on-site medical attention.
Local media reports indicate the minibus was carrying approximately 20 women when the horrific incident unfolded. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the cause of the accident, with Ahram Online, the state-run news website, reporting that the inquiry is currently underway.