A bus accident in the southern Sinai Peninsula has left at least 21 people dead, according to a revised toll issued by Egyptian authorities. The tragedy occurred on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, on the road connecting the tourist towns of Dahab and Nuweiba, two popular destinations known for their beaches and Red Sea diving spots.
The vehicle overturned mid-journey, killing several passengers and leaving around twenty others injured. An initial report issued in the morning had put the toll at 16 deaths and 28 injuries. That figure was revised upward throughout the day by Egypt’s Ministry of Health, whose spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar confirmed the scale of the disaster. Twenty ambulances were dispatched to assist victims and transport them to nearby hospitals.
Reports from Saudi media, citing Jordanian sources, suggest the death toll could rise to as many as 22, including ten Jordanian nationals. This detail has not been officially confirmed by Cairo, however.
The exact circumstances of the crash remain unclear. Egyptian authorities have so far offered no precise explanation for why the bus overturned, and more than twelve hours after the accident, no final toll had been released.
This kind of accident is unfortunately not an isolated occurrence in Egypt, where the road network is frequently criticized for being outdated. The Sinai region, heavily visited by tourists for its desert landscapes and seaside resorts, has seen similar accidents before, fueling ongoing concerns about the safety of long-distance travel in the country.