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| 2015 Egypt bus accident | |
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 Location of Giza Governorate in Egypt | |
| Details | |
| Date | 21 March 2015 |
| Location | Giza Governorate |
| Country | Egypt |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | 35 |
The 2015 Egypt bus accident occurred on 21 March 2015 when a bus fell off a bridge near Giza in Egypt. It plunged into a canal, killing at least 35, many of whom worked for a private construction company. [1]
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