Egypt train crash near Giza kills seven, injures more than 125
A train collision in Egypt's Giza province near Cairo on Sunday resulted in seven deaths and at least 125 injuries. The crash involved a train to Fayoum colliding with the rear of a train to Aswan. Survivors described mangled carriages and dust-filled air hampering rescue efforts. Emergency teams responded promptly, and President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered an investigation.
Seven people were killed and at least 125 others injured in a train collision on Sunday in al-Ayyat district, Giza province, about 52 kilometers south of Cairo, Egypt, according to the Chief Prosecutor’s office.
The crash occurred when a train traveling to the southwestern Fayoum province collided with the rear of a train heading to the southern province of Aswan, the Transportation Ministry reported.
Survivors described scenes of chaos, with some carriages “completely mangled” and passengers struggling to breathe due to dust. Nearby villagers helped evacuate passengers from the wreckage.
Among the dead was the conductor of the train. The Health Ministry stated that over 70 injured individuals have been discharged after receiving treatment.
Emergency teams and cranes were dispatched to clear the wreckage and restore train services as quickly as possible, the Egyptian Railway Authority said.
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered a prompt investigation into the crash, and the Chief Prosecutor’s investigators arrived at the site late Sunday.
