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10 killed in Egypt bus crash including French, Belgian nationals- governor

The accident occurred on the road between the city of Aswan and the temples of Abu Simbel, a popular tourist site.
The accident occurred on the road between the city of Aswan and the temples of Abu Simbel, a popular tourist site.
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Ten people were killed in a bus accident in southern Egypt on Wednesday, including four French citizens, one Belgian national and five Egyptians, the regional governor's office said in a statement.

The accident occurred on the road between the city of Aswan and the temples of Abu Simbel, a popular tourist site several hours further south, the statement from the Aswan governorate said.

A total of 14 French and Belgian tourists were on the bus, the statement added.

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