Seven dead and over 100 injured in Egypt train collision
A collision between two passenger trains in the al-Ayyat district of Giza province resulted in multiple casualties on Sunday.
At least seven people died and more than 100 others were injured after two passenger trains collided in northern Egypt on Sunday, according to Times Now.
The accident occurred in the al-Ayyat district of Giza province, located approximately 32 miles south of Cairo.
The Egypt Transportation Ministry stated that one train moving towards the southwestern Fayoum province struck the back of a train bound for Aswan.
One of the trains derailed during the collision, though authorities did not clarify which one was involved.
The Health Ministry reported that 112 people sustained injuries, including cuts, fractures and bruises, and were taken to local hospitals.
At least 45 of the injured have been discharged following treatment, while 72 ambulances were deployed to the site.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered an urgent investigation and promised to hold anyone found negligent accountable.
The Egyptian Railway Authority said emergency teams and cranes are working to clear the wreckage and restore services.