At least seven killed in Egypt train collision in Giza province
Two passenger trains collided in the al-Ayyat district on Sunday, causing several coaches to derail.
At least seven people were killed and 112 others injured after two trains collided in the al-Ayyat district of Giza province on Sunday, according to the Egyptian Chief Prosecutor’s office. The accident occurred south of Cairo when a train bound for Fayoum province struck the back of a train travelling towards Aswan.
The Egyptian Railway Authority stated that emergency teams and cranes were sent to the site to remove wreckage and attempt to restore normal service. The collision caused several coaches to derail, with one train's rear section being torn open and thrown into a nearby farm, according to reports from News18.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he was following the accident with great concern. He directed authorities to conduct an urgent investigation to hold anyone found negligent accountable, according to a statement from Firstpost.
The injured passengers were taken to various hospitals across the Giza region for medical care. The Egyptian Railway Authority has not specified when train services will return to their normal schedule.
The rail network is one of the largest in Africa, but the country has seen repeated fatal accidents. Last September, a collision involving two freight trains in the same district resulted in injuries to a driver and his assistant.