Russian tourist killed, another injured in Egypt bus accident
In a statement, the embassy said that a traffic accident occurred involving a bus carrying tourists from Russia.
According to the available information, one Russian citizen died, while another is receiving treatment at Abu Rudeis Hospital.
The consular section of the embassy is coordinating with Egyptian authorities, the 'Coral Travel' company, and the insurance company to provide assistance to the Russian citizens.
According to the latest statistics from Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), the number of traffic fatalities in the country was 5,260 in 2024, a 10.3 percent decrease from 5,861 in 2023.
However, traffic injuries recorded an increase of 7.5 percent, rising from 71,016 in 2023 to 76,362 in 2024. The highest number of injuries was in the Daqahlia governorate, with 15,563, while the lowest was in the Suez governorate, with 39 injuries in 2024.
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