At least 22 people were killed and 28 others injured in a bus crash along the Red Sea coast in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on Wednesday. The accident occurred on the road between the coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba, a popular area known for its diving resorts and tourist attractions. Among the fatalities were 10 Jordanian citizens, according to reports from Jordanian officials, while the nationalities of other victims have not been fully confirmed.

The bus, operated by an Egyptian company that provides transportation between Cairo and Amman, overturned during the journey. Preliminary Egyptian media reports indicated the crash may have been caused by a tire blowout. Emergency services dispatched 20 ambulances to the scene to assist the injured, as confirmed by the Egyptian Health Ministry.

The incident underscores the ongoing challenges associated with road safety in Egypt, where traffic accidents frequently result in significant casualties. Last month, a truck rollover in the Ismailia governorate caused 15 deaths and multiple injuries. Official statistics reveal that nearly 6,000 people lost their lives in road accidents across Egypt last year—a rise of nearly 11 percent compared to the previous year.

In response to the worsening road safety situation, Egypt’s cabinet recently implemented stricter traffic regulations. These include increased fines for speeding, driving without a license, and unsafe transport practices, with harsher penalties and license suspensions for repeat offenders. The revisions also criminalize offenses such as tampering with vehicle license plates and impose imprisonment for repeated violations.

The accident has prompted international attention, with several foreign offices reportedly monitoring the situation. Meanwhile, transportation safety remains a major public concern in Egypt, exacerbated by factors such as poor road conditions, vehicle maintenance issues, and inconsistent enforcement of traffic laws.