At least 17 people were killed and many more injured in a bus accident in Egypt.

Two buses collided on Saturday morning in the south of the Sinai Peninsula, according to security circles.

The cause of the accident was initially unclear.

One of the buses was reportedly on the way to the seaside resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

The injured were taken to a hospital.

Serious accidents with many deaths occur frequently in Egypt.

Careless and aggressive driving styles are widespread in the North African country.

In addition, many roads are in poor condition.