Ambulances were immediately dispatched to the scene and transferred the victims to the Karnak International Hospital.

The injuries include fractures, bruises and abrasions, and suspected concussions.

The relevant prosecution has started an investigation into the accident.

Egypt experienced an 8.7 percent increase in road accident injuries and a six percent rise in fatalities in 2022 when compared to the previous year, according to a recently published report by the country's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).

The government has been working on enhancing the safety of the nation's road system as part of the 2014 National Road Project.

The implementation of state-of-the-art speed radars and cameras along highways has been widespread, and stricter penalties for traffic violations have been introduced.