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Bus station in Sharm al-Sheikh (archive image)
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In Egypt, 17 people were killed and 17 injured in a bus accident.
Two buses collided on Saturday morning in the south of the Sinai Peninsula, according to security circles and various media reports.
The cause of the accident was initially unclear.
One of the buses was reportedly on its way to the seaside resort of Sharm al-Sheikh.
The injured were taken to a hospital.
Serious accidents with many deaths occur frequently in Egypt.
Careless and aggressive driving styles are widespread in the North African country.
In addition, many roads are in poor condition.
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