The crash, which took place near Badr City, completely destroyed ten vehicles and caused severe traffic disruption for several hours.
Initial investigations suggest that a speeding heavy truck caused the tragedy. The vehicle reportedly hit two private cars, triggering a chain reaction that involved two large buses, two minibuses, and three more cars.
Most of the injured have been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment, while three people remain in intensive care.
The collision also caused a diesel spill along the desert road.
Firefighters and traffic police were deployed to contain the spill, remove the wreckage, and reopen the road to traffic, authorities said.
The truck driver has been arrested and referred to prosecutors for investigation.
The crash is the latest in a series of deadly road accidents across Egypt, often linked to speeding, highlighting persistent concerns over road safety.
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