The Youm7 news portal reported about two possible causes of the accident — the bus driver's unsuccessful attempt to avoid collision with a car and a tire burst.
The bus was carrying factory workers, according to the portal.
All victims of the accident were local residents.
Eight workers killed, 22 injured in Alexandria bus crash https://t.co/a5ZNtZWMv7 pic.twitter.com/FFHuoLpL3j
— Ahram Online (@ahramonline) 24 февраля 2018 г.