A truck loaded with dairy products overturned on the Cairo-Alexandria Agricultural Road in Beheira Governorate, near the entrance to the Damanhour transport complex.
The accident occurred on the lane heading from Cairo toward Alexandria and resulted in injuries to the truck driver, as well as a partial disruption to traffic.
Preliminary Investigation
Beheira security authorities received a report from the emergency operations room about a truck loaded with dairy products overturning on the agricultural road near the Damanhour transport complex.
Security officers, traffic authorities, and ambulance crews immediately went to the scene to assess the accident and provide the necessary assistance.
The preliminary inspection indicated that the driver lost control of the steering wheel while the truck was moving, causing it to overturn and scattering its load of butter tubs along the roadside.
Driver Injured and Accident Effects Removed
The driver sustained fractures and various injuries and was transported by ambulance to Damanhour Teaching Hospital for medical treatment and necessary first aid.
Traffic authorities cordoned off the accident site and brought in heavy equipment to remove the overturned truck and its load from the roadway.
The accident caused significant traffic congestion, while authorities worked to clear the road and restore normal traffic flow.
A report was filed regarding the incident, and the Public Prosecution was notified to conduct investigations and determine the technical causes and circumstances of the accident.
Where did the accident happen?
The accident occurred near the entrance to the Damanhour transport complex on the Cairo-Alexandria Agricultural Road in Beheira.
What caused the truck to overturn?
The preliminary inspection indicated that the driver lost control of the steering wheel.
Was anyone injured?
Yes. The truck driver sustained fractures and various injuries.
What was the truck carrying?
The truck was carrying dairy products, including tubs of butter.
Did the accident affect traffic?
Yes. The overturned truck caused partial traffic disruption and congestion until the vehicle and its load were removed.
