El-Arish, Egypt:
An Egyptian official has said that a troop carrier overturned on a mountain road in the Sinai Peninsula, killing at least 19 members of the security forces stationed on the border with Israel.
Health Ministry official Tarek Khater said the vehicle was transferring troops of the paramilitary Central Security Forces to their camp early on Monday.
Mr Khater said six others are in critical condition. A security official however said the injured number at least 48. He spoke anonymously because he was not authorised to speak to the press.
It was a different part of the Sinai from where the military is conducting a sweep against Islamic militants.
Road accidents are common in Egypt due to badly maintained roads and poor enforcement of traffic laws. Police estimate they kill about 6,000 people annually.