Two trains collided south of Cairo, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens
At least seven people, including a train conductor, were killed Sunday when two trains collided in Egypt’s Giza province, and injury estimates differed: the Chief Prosecutor’s office said at least 125 were hurt, while Egypt’s health ministry told Reuters 112 were injured. A Giza-to-Fayoum train struck the rear of a Cairo-to-Aswan train.
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At least seven people were killed when two trains collided Sunday south of Cairo, with reports differing on the number injured. Reuters, citing Egypt’s health ministry, reported 112 injured; an AP report citing the Chief Prosecutor’s office gave a figure of at least 125. The Chief Prosecutor’s office said a train conductor was among those killed. The crash occurred in al-Ayyat district in Giza province, about 32 miles south of Cairo. The Transportation Ministry said a train traveling to Fayoum struck the rear of a train bound for Aswan. The state railway authority said several carriages derailed and crews were clearing wreckage to restore service on the Cairo-Upper Egypt line. The public prosecutor’s office said an investigation was underway into the technical causes. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said he had ordered a prompt investigation and accountability for those responsible.
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- Reuters — Train collision in Egypt’s Giza province kills 4 and injures 88, health ministry says
- CBS News — Trains collide in Egypt, killing at least 7 people and injuring more than 100
- CNN — Two trains collide in Egypt, killing 7 people and injuring more than 100, authorities say
- NBC News — Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 4 and injures 88
- Los Angeles Times — Trains collide in Egypt, killing 7 and injuring more than 100
- BBC News — Egypt train crash: At least seven killed and dozens injured
- HuffPost — Train Collision In Egypt Kills 7 And Injures At Least 125
- Greenwich Time (with Associated Press) — Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 4 and injures 88