At least 18 people were killed late Thursday when a ferry boat sank in the river Nile, Egyptian state television reported on Friday.
The accident happened in the Kafr el-Sheikh province, around 140 kilometres north of Cairo.
Kafr el-Sheikh Governor el-Sayed Nasr said the ferry was transferring people between two towns in Kafr el-Sheikh and Beheira governorates when the accident occurred.
The boat was carrying 22 people, official news agency MENA reported.
Rescue teams are still searching for more possible victims, the report added.
The cause of the accident was not immediately clear.
Also Read
However Nasr said investigations would reveal whether the boat sank because of excessive weight on board or because of bad weather conditions.
In July, at least 31 people died in a Nile boat crash near Cairo.
Lack of maintenance and safety standards, violations of the drivers and negligence of traffic laws are highly blamed for common public accidents in Egypt.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app