Russian tourists crashed in Egypt

2 passenger bus collided in Egypt on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. 10 key people were killed, victims are residents of Russia.

Major accident happened in the morning of August 22, 50 km from Sharm El-Sheikh. 1 of the wrecked bus was carrying travelers vacationing in this popular resort. For fresh information, 30 people were killed, over 40 injured. According to other information, the victims of the disaster became 33 people. Earlier it was reported on 27 killed.

About the nationality of the victims receives conflicting information. According to reliable information from the local Ministry of health, among the victims are the citizens of Russia, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The wounded taken to nearby hospitals. For other data, the victims were not Russians, and Ukrainians, says RIA Novosti citing Reuters. The rescue operation continues, the number of victims will increase.

Road accident is not uncommon in Egypt, the infamous own poor road infrastructure. The last time the accident with the participation of domestic travelers happened in early may of this year. Then 9 Russian citizens were injured in an accident on the road Hurghada - Safaga.

Wounded, of whom six were injured mild and 3 moderate moved in medical institutions Hurghada to provide the necessary assistance. The costs of treatment and return to the Russian Federation was carried out using a medical insurance. Additionally, according to the world health organization in Egypt annually 12 thousand people become victims of road accidents.

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