Egypt Investigates Sinai Bus Crash That Killed 22
At least 22 people died in a bus crash in Egypt. The crash happened in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
Another 28 people were injured. The bus overturned on a road between Dahab and Nuweiba.
Both are tourist destinations in South Sinai. South Sinai is on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
The area is popular with tourists. The bus was traveling from Cairo to Nuweiba.
It was operated by Egypt's Super Jet company. Those killed included Egyptians and Jordanians.
Egyptian officials ordered an investigation into the crash. They will examine the vehicle, the driver and road conditions.
A technical committee will find the cause. One report said a tire burst may have caused the rollover.
Klear Note — A governorate is an Egyptian administrative area, similar to a province.
Key Terms 3
- Sinai Peninsula A region in Egypt between Africa and Asia.
- South Sinai An area of Egypt on the Red Sea coast.
- Super Jet An Egyptian bus company that operated the crashed vehicle.