Seven dead and 114 Injured in al-Ayyat train collision
The village of al-Reqqa in the al-Ayyat district of Giza Governorate witnessed a collision between two trains on Giza-Fayoum and Cairo-Aswan lines on Sunday. The accident caused several carriages to derail, resulting in casualties and injuries. State authorities took urgent actions to address the aftermath and transport the injured to hospitals, while the incident drew … The post Seven dead and…
On Sunday, a train collision occurred near the village of al-Reqqa, situated in the al-Ayyat district of Giza Governorate. The accident involved two trains: train number 134, traveling from Giza to Fayoum, and train number 2010, heading from Cairo to Aswan. The collision resulted in several carriages derailing, leaving seven people dead and 114 injured.
State authorities swiftly responded to the incident, with police commanders, executive officials, and investigative personnel arriving at the scene to oversee the situation. A security cordon was established to coordinate rescue and evacuation operations. The Egyptian National Railways Authority dispatched emergency teams and cranes to clear the wreckage, remove damaged carriages, and restore regular train operations along the Cairo–High Dam line.
The Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, ordered the readiness of healthcare facilities in Giza and Beni Suef governorates, ensuring that injured individuals received necessary medical care and emergency services. Seventy-two ambulances assisted in transportation and evacuation. The Ministry of Health reported 114 injured individuals and seven fatalities, with ongoing monitoring of the injured's health status and provision of comprehensive medical care.
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir and Giza Governor Ahmed Rashed visited the scene. The Minister of Social Solidarity directed the Central Administration for Social Protection to coordinate with social solidarity and relief teams for necessary support. Security forces established a cordon around the accident site to prevent crowd gathering and facilitate medical and railway recovery equipment movement.
Preliminary investigations and eyewitness interviews are underway to determine the cause of the accident and its technical and operational circumstances. A parliamentary inquiry was submitted by MP Sanaa al-Saeed, highlighting concerns about the efficiency of the railway sector's safety protocols and urging a focus on citizen safety.
The Financial Regulatory Authority directed the Insurance Pool for Railway and Metro Accident Risks to expedite compensation procedures, increasing financial support for victims to LE 50,000 in cases of death or permanent total disability. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi monitored the aftermath, expressing condolences and directing state authorities to provide necessary medical care, conduct an investigation, and hold accountable any negligent parties.
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