In a heartbreaking incident, residents of an Egyptian village mourned the bodies of 4 victims who died in a tragic accident. Four workers lost their lives, including three from one family, in a horrific traffic accident that occurred in Edku Center, Beheira Governorate, northern Egypt, while they were heading to their workplace. The relevant authorities have begun investigations to determine the circumstances of the incident.

Initial reports indicated that the victims were on their way to one of the farms when the vehicle transporting them was involved in an accident that resulted in their deaths at the scene. Security forces and ambulances were dispatched to the location, and the bodies were transferred to the hospital under the supervision of the investigative authorities, who ordered the necessary legal procedures to be taken and authorized burial after completing the examinations.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident occurred due to the driver of the truck losing control of the steering wheel, leading to a collision with another vehicle.

The bodies were transferred to Edku Central Hospital under the supervision of the investigative authorities, and the injured person was taken for necessary treatment. A report was filed regarding the incident, and the investigative authorities began looking into the circumstances, deciding to assign a forensic team to examine the collision site.

The incident has sparked a wave of sadness among the local residents, especially after it was revealed that three of the victims belonged to the same family, amid calls for more safety measures for workers who use public transportation to reach agricultural work sites.

The security forces continue to gather witness statements and inspect the vehicle to determine the technical causes of the accident, in preparation for drafting the final report and referring it to the public prosecution.