Eight American Tourists Killed in a Bus Crash in Egypt
- Posted on December 26, 2010 at 7:39am by
Scott Baker
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CAIRO (AP) — A tour bus slammed into a truck in southern Egypt on Sunday, killing eight Americans tourists and injuring 21 others, the state news agency said.
MENA said the bus was ferrying a tour group from Aswan to Abu Simbel, the site of an ancient temple complex, when it ran into the truck parked on the side of a single lane desert road. The agency said six women and two men died in the crash.
The bus’ Egyptian driver and a guide were also injured in the accident.
Egyptian security officials said the injured Americans were immediately transferred to a military hospital for treatment.
The Great Temple at Abu Simbel was built during the reign of Rameses II and was dedicated to the god Amun. It is considered one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
Road accidents are common in Egypt because of bad roads and poor enforcement of traffic rules, and crashes involving tour groups are not uncommon.
Last month, eight foreign tourists were killed when their tour bus lost control and flipped over several times on a winding mountain road near a resort on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, while in October six Belgian tourists were killed in a crash in the south.
An estimated 8,000 people die in car accidents annually in Egypt.
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saltdog
Posted on December 27, 2010 at 10:48amThis probably was an accident, I had a taxi driver, I almost kill us by driving into a parked garbage truck. I had snatch the back of his head and yell at him. He either fell asleep or who KNOWS.
Report Post »deathorliberty
Posted on December 27, 2010 at 1:06amJust curious, what are the chances this is intentional?? I mean it is a Muslim country..probably a Muslim driver…many Americans on board…Christmastime…hmmm…just curious- is it remotely possible that it could have been intentional..??
Report Post »SilentReader
Posted on December 27, 2010 at 12:16amSounds like a negligent driver to me.
My condolences go to the families.
Report Post »sheik
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 5:10pmI don’t believe in accidents…..
Report Post »Hisemiester
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 12:47pmThe bus driver is a retired NYC cab driver. Ha
Report Post »WILLIAM E.
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 9:32amWe need to introduce our wild pigs (wild boars) to all Mooslim countries to help their tourist situation. They could then have a better & safer transit system. Always thinking !!
Report Post »Devil Dog 7175
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 10:03amI Like IT!
Report Post »Devil Dog 7175
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 9:14amBush’s fault …right?
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 10:11amSomehow the Progressives and the far left will spin it that way.
Report Post »WAR PIGS CRAWLING
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 9:09amWTF…..“a single lane desert road”……….swerve right, swerve left, swerve, swerve, swerve.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 8:52amAs much as I would love to visit Egypt, as long as it’s run by muslim scums, and the money you spend there goes to support terrorism I can’t see going there.
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 8:35amWe’ve sure read a lot about death on this site this weekend, huh? I wonder if God has a “crossing guard” angel up in the clouds who directs the traffic during “rush hour”…
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 7:52amTerrible, we will pray for them and their kin.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on December 26, 2010 at 10:11amMay God comfort their families at this time of loss; ease the pain of their hearts, and liven them with the memories of good times and of joy. Be with the injured and their families as well Lord.
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