Tragic accident on the Nile: Italian woman dies in cruise collision!

Tragic accident on the Nile: Italian woman dies in cruise collision!

In a tragic incident last night, an Italian tourist died in a collision between two cruise ships on the Nile near Luxor. Loud Radio Bielefeld The terrible accident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. local time. The cruise ship, which was carrying dozens of Italian passengers, collided with another boat, destroying four cabins. During the collision, the woman fell and sustained life-threatening injuries. Despite the best efforts of the rescue workers, she died shortly afterwards. Fortunately, the other Italian passengers are safe.

Luxor, known for its magnificent temples and tombs in the Valley of the Kings, attracts numerous tourists every year. However, this accident has reignited the debate about safety on tourist ships in Egypt. A popular destination for holidaymakers, Luxor is also currently facing challenges that affect more than just current tourists.

The security situation on the Nile

There have been recent reports of several safety deficiencies on tourist boats in Egypt. Extensive research by RTL and the magazine “Stern” has uncovered alarming abuses. It was discovered that many boats are not equipped with sufficient life jackets and that emergency exits are occasionally blocked. The captain of the ship involved in the accident is also said not to have had the necessary permission t online reported.

Egyptian authorities have been criticized for apparently not being adequately informed about the safety of the ships. Serious accidents occur again and again, such as the sinking of the “Sea Story” boat in November 2024, in which several people died. A marine engineer stresses that such deficiencies appear to have become widespread in recent months, raising serious questions about the safety of Egyptian tourist ships in the waters.

Fire prevention and other incidents

In addition, another incident on October 28, 2025 caused a stir when a fire broke out on a cruise ship in the Asghoun district, about 60 kilometers south of Luxor. Over 220 passengers and numerous crew members were able to leave the burning ship in time, but the fire spread quickly and the ship burned down completely. The exact cause of the fire is still unclear, but initial reports suggest it started in the galley, raising questions about fire safety on such ships as well Innsalzach24 reported.

The tragedies on the Nile highlight the importance of tourist safety and call on both local and international authorities to increase security on tourist ships. At a time when Egypt is very popular as a popular travel destination, those responsible must have a good hand in order to avoid such incidents in the future.