Injured toll of Dokki Vehicle blast rises to 13 people

CAIRO – 6 August 2018: The injured toll of the vehicle explosion that took place in Dokki, Giza, rose to 13 people, said Health Ministry spokesperson, Khaled Megahed, on Monday.

The injured people suffer slight burns; seven of them were admitted to Agouza Hospital, four were sent to Al-Qasr Al-Eini Hospital, and two are currently hospitalized in Al-Salam Hospital, he added.

According to the initial investigation, a private car exploded and caused the severe damage of two other cars and a minibus.

The Ministry of Interior announced that it launched an investigation to uncover the reason behind the explosion.

As a result of the incident, security forces made several changes and conversions to ease the traffic within Dokki and Mohandeseen districts, where the blast took place.

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Nine people injured in vehicles blast in Giza

CAIRO - 6 August 2018: Nine people were injured in car explosion at Dokki district, Giza governorate early Monday. The injured people suffered severe and minor burns and were hospitalized to Dokki and Agouza hospitals, according o official statement issued by the ministry of health.

Additional reporting by Aya Samir