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7 killed in accident in NE Egypt

7 killed in accident in NE Egypt

Cairo, May 28 (UNI/Xinhua) Seven people were killed after a minibus and a private car collided on the Ismailia-Suez desert road in northeastern Egypt, state-run Ahram newspaper reported.

The collision, on Friday, resulted in the explosion of an oxygen cylinder inside the private car and a gas cylinder in the minibus.

Seven people burned inside the vehicles. The bodies were taken to local hospitals, while a team of prosecutors inspected the scene of the accident.

According to initial reports, the accident took place when the private car's driver tried to turn to the other side of the road.

Road accidents are common in Egypt because of poorly maintained road infrastructure and loosely applied traffic regulations.

UNI/XINHUA MYK

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