Train collision in Egypt's Giza kills 4, injures 88: health ministry
Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities. Egypt's railway authority said a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to the city of Aswan. The health ministry said an initial count put the toll from the crash at four…
Two trains collided on Sunday in the al-Ayyat district of Giza province, south of Cairo, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. According to Al-Monitor, a train traveling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of a service heading from Cairo to Aswan, causing several carriages to derail. The Guardian reported the collision occurred approximately 30 miles south of the capital.
Casualty counts vary by source. Al-Monitor and CBC News report at least four people were killed, with CBC News stating almost 90 others were injured. Conversely, DW English (Top Stories) and DW News report that at least seven people were killed and over 100 were injured.
Following the accident, 52 ambulances were deployed to the scene, which is located about 52 kilometers south of Cairo, according to DW English (Top Stories). Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered an investigation into the crash and urged state agencies to hold anyone found negligent accountable. The cause of the collision was not immediately clear.
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