In 2006: Egypt bus tragedy leaves 14 Hong Kong tourists dead – from the SCMP archive

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPJanuary 31, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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In January 2006, a bus crash in southern Egypt killed 14 tourists from Hong Kong and injured 30 others, including the Egyptian driver. The accident occurred on a highway between the Red Sea resort of Hurghada and Luxor, as the Jetour Holiday tour group of 43 tourists and guides were traveling. According to a survivor, the crash happened approximately 15 minutes into the journey. Egyptian police arrested the driver, Salah Mohammed Mahmud, and indicated he would likely face charges of dangerous driving in connection to the incident. The crash was reported as one of the worst involving Hong Kong tourists.

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