Egyptian TV host Amr Adib, presenter of the “al-Hekaya” show (The Story) on MBC Misr Channel, is in stable condition following a car crash on the Dahshour Road in 6th of October city on Tuesday evening. A member of his show’s team assured that Adib was transferred to the Dar al-Fouad Hospital in 6th of October City to conduct the necessary checks, and was in good condition. Tuesday is a day off for Adib, who was returning to his home in 6th of October City before the accident. Car accidents in Egypt rose by 17.8 percent in 2019, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) reported, with 9,992 reported accidents compared to 8,480 in 2018. The rate of car accidents within Egypt increased to 27.4 accidents per day in 2019, it said.

Source: Egypt Independent February 17, 2021 10:18 UTC