Menoufia’s regional road once again dominated the airwaves after another tragic crash claimed the lives of nine and injured 10 others. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has ordered the government to close parts of the regional ring road currently undergoing maintenance to ensure public safety and accelerate upgrade works. El Sisi also directed the Interior Ministry to take legal action against violators and intensify enforcement of speed and weight limits nationwide.

Adib backs El Sisi’s decision: El Hekaya’s Amr Adib (watch, runtime: 02:18) supported El Sisi’s order, saying “I know Egyptian officials are used to ignoring public calls, but what the president did today protects the country.”

ICYMI- Another deadly crash in Menoufia last week claimed the lives of 19 young girls, triggering public anger over road conditions.

MPs should summon officials: Adib questioned why no officials have been called to stand before the parliament despite repeated accidents on the road, noting that “this would reassure Egyptians.” (watch, runtime: 01:39).

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