Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 7 and injures more than 100

A devastating train collision south of Cairo, Egypt, claimed seven lives and left over 100 injured, according to the Egyptian Chief Prosecutor’s office. The tragedy occurred on Sunday when a train heading to Fayoum province struck the rear of another train bound for Aswan, leading to one train derailing. The Transportation Ministry confirmed this account, though they did not specify which train derailed.

The exact location of the collision took place in al-Ayyat district, within Giza province, approximately 52 kilometers (32 miles) south of Cairo. The Health Ministry reported that at least four individuals lost their lives and 88 suffered injuries in this unfortunate accident. Victims were swiftly transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

In response to the incident, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi announced on social media that he had directed a swift investigation into the crash, with the aim of identifying and holding those responsible accountable for their actions. Emergency teams and cranes were immediately deployed to the scene, aiming to clear the wreckage and restore train services to their regular schedule as swiftly as possible.

The Egyptian Railway Authority confirmed the efforts of emergency response and infrastructure restoration teams. This incident echoes a similar collision that occurred in the same district last September, where a train driver and his assistant were injured after two freight trains collided.