How Did 4 People Die and 60 Get Injured in Two Crashes on Minya's Eastern Desert Road?

Four people were killed and 60 were injured in two separate road crashes on the Eastern Desert Road in Egypt's Minya governorate early on Sunday 25 October 2026, according to preliminary reports.

Key facts

• What: Two separate road crashes (road accidents)
• Where: The Eastern Desert Road, Minya governorate, Egypt
• Reported: 25 October 2026, via Ahram Online
• Reported toll: 4 killed, 60 injured (preliminary figures)
• Emergency number: 122 (police) / 123 (ambulance)
• Status: Investigation under way — figures may change

What happened

The first crash involved a passenger bus, a microbus and a truck near Sheikh Fadl in Beni Mazar, in northern Minya, leaving two people dead and 23 injured.

A second collision, involving a minibus and a heavy truck, killed two people and injured 37 others.

The casualty figures remain preliminary, while the causes of the crashes have yet to be established.

Emergency response

Ambulances and police attended the scenes, with casualties taken to Sheikh Fadl Integrated Hospital and hospitals in Samalout and Beni Mazar.

Seven injured people were subsequently received at Minya University Hospital, including two children aged 12 and 13, according to local reports.

The Ministry of Social Solidarity said Minister Maya Morsy was following up on the aftermath of both crashes and had ordered urgent assistance for eligible recipients. Morsy directed the head of the Central Administration for Social Protection to coordinate immediately with the ministry's Minya directorate and Egyptian Red Crescent relief teams to provide on-the-ground support and carry out the necessary relief interventions.

Morsy offered her condolences to the victims' families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

What happens next

Police filed reports, and the Public Prosecution was notified to investigate. Further details are expected as the investigation continues and hospitals confirm the condition of the injured.

Road safety in Egypt: the numbers

Minya has witnessed previous deadly crashes. In January, 11 people were killed in a truck collision near Samalout. In September 2025, eight people were killed when a bus overturned in Beni Mazar, injuring 14.

Nationwide, road deaths reached 5,829 in 2025, up 10.8 percent, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. The agency also recorded 84,553 road crash injuries, up 10.7 percent.

In December 2025, the cabinet approved proposed tougher penalties under the traffic law. Parliament approved their withdrawal in February pending a comprehensive replacement bill.

Frequently asked questions

### How many people died in the Minya crashes? Four people, two in each of the two crashes, according to preliminary reports.

How many people were injured?

Sixty people in total: 23 in the first crash near Sheikh Fadl in Beni Mazar and 37 in the second collision.

Where did the crashes happen?

On the Eastern Desert Road in Egypt's Minya governorate, early on Sunday 25 October 2026.

What caused the crashes?

The causes have yet to be established, and the Public Prosecution has been notified to investigate.

What vehicles were involved?

The first crash involved a passenger bus, a microbus and a truck; the second involved a minibus and a heavy truck.