Authorities in Qalyubia Governorate are investigating a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of three people after a Suzuki vehicle overturned and plunged into a canal alongside Road 13 near Barshoum Bridge in the Toukh area.
Police received an emergency call reporting that a car had fallen into the canal. Rescue and civil protection teams immediately rushed to the scene, supported by ambulances, cranes, and diving units to recover the vehicle and the victims.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the car was traveling at excessive speed, which caused the driver to lose control, sending the vehicle into the water. The Public Prosecution ordered the transfer of the bodies to the central hospital for examination and authorized their release to the families after completing the legal procedures.
Officials also assigned a technical committee to inspect the vehicle and determine whether any mechanical failure contributed to the crash.
Residents of the area reported that Road 13 frequently witnesses similar accidents due to poor lighting and lack of roadside barriers, calling for urgent improvements to enhance safety and prevent further tragedies.
