Train collision in Egypt kills 7, injures 112

The death toll from a train collision in Egypt’s Giza governorate has risen to seven, with 112 others injured. According to Egypt’s Ministry of Health, 45 injured passengers have been discharged from hospital, while others remain under medical care. The accident happened when a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of another train operating on the Cairo-Aswan route. Emergency teams and 72 ambulances were sent to assist victims and transport them to nearby hospitals. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ordered an investigation into the accident and called for anyone responsible for negligence to be held accountable. Egypt’s railway system has faced repeated safety concerns due to outdated equipment and management problems.

Source: CGTN