The Toll of Turbulence: Egypt's Deadly Roads The latest bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast, which claimed at least 16 lives and injured another 28, is a stark reminder that this country's roads are among its most treacherous landscapes.
Locals know all too well the risks of driving in Egypt. Road fatalities in Egypt have been alarmingly high – nearly 6,000 people lost their lives in accidents last year alone.
While these numbers may be common in a densely populated and rapidly urbanizing country like Egypt, they underscore the need for radical improvements in road safety.