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Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Zaid SabahFebruary 20, 2026 at 05:12 AM
Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt
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A major road accident in Egypt's Port Said province on February 20, 2026, resulted in the deaths of 18 people and injuries to three others. The collision, involving a truck and a passenger pick-up carrying fishermen, occurred on the 30 June Axis highway south of Port Said around 12:30 pm local time. Initial reports suggest the pick-up truck was crushed between two cargo trucks. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly expressed condolences and ordered financial assistance for the victims' families. Public prosecutors have launched an investigation into the accident, which is the latest in a series of deadly road incidents in Egypt often attributed to speeding, poor road conditions, and weak traffic law enforcement.

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