Five killed in truck-microbus crash on Middle Road; minister orders aid for families

Five people died and eight were injured when a heavy truck struck a microbus on the Middle Road in 6 October City on Thursday.

• Traffic police said the collision killed five and injured eight, who were transported to October Central Hospital.
• Social Solidarity Minister Maya Morsi directed immediate coordination with Giza protection authorities and the Egyptian Red Crescent to pay urgent assistance.
• Morsi offered condolences to the victims' families and said she was monitoring the accident's aftermath.