18 Fishermen Killed in Truck-Pickup Collision on Port Said Highway

Eighteen fishermen were killed and three others injured when a truck collided with a pickup on the 30 June Axis near Port Said Governorate. The victims, believed to be from Matareya in Dakahlia Governorate, were traveling to work at fish farms. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly expressed condolences and ordered financial assistance for the families. Deadly road accidents remain a persistent problem in Egypt.

At least 18 people were killed and three others injured in a tragic road accident on Thursday afternoon after a truck collided with a pickup vehicle on a highway in Egypt, according to official statements.
Egypt’s Ministry of Labour confirmed that the collision occurred on the 30 June Axis south of Port Said Governorate. All 18 victims were traveling in the pickup truck and were identified as fishermen. Authorities have not yet clarified the exact cause of the crash or how the two vehicles came to collide, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The pickup truck was reportedly transporting the fishermen to fish farms in Port Said Governorate, a coastal province in northeastern Egypt known for its thriving fishing industry and aquaculture activities. The accident took place at approximately 12:30 p.m., during what would have been a routine journey to work for the victims.
Officials indicated that the deceased were likely residents of Matareya town in Dakahlia Governorate, a region from which many workers travel to coastal provinces for employment in fishing and related sectors. Photos shared on Dakahlia Governorate’s official Facebook page showed the devastating aftermath of the crash. The images depicted the pickup truck severely crushed between two large cargo trucks, with twisted metal and debris scattered across the roadway, underscoring the severity of the impact.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a statement expressing his deep condolences to the families of the victims. He also directed relevant authorities to provide financial assistance to the bereaved families to help them cope with the sudden loss of their loved ones.
Meanwhile, the governor of Port Said visited both the accident scene and the hospitals where the injured victims were being treated. According to a statement released by the governor’s office, the visit was aimed at ensuring that emergency response efforts were handled effectively, that traffic along the busy highway was restored as quickly as possible, and that survivors were receiving proper medical care and support.
Deadly traffic accidents remain a serious and recurring issue in Egypt, where thousands of people lose their lives on the roads each year. Experts and officials frequently cite excessive speeding, deteriorating road conditions, vehicle overloading, and inconsistent enforcement of traffic regulations as some of the primary factors contributing to the high rate of collisions across the country. The latest tragedy has once again drawn attention to the urgent need for improved road safety measures and stricter adherence to traffic laws to prevent similar incidents in the future.