Trains collide in Egypt, killing at least 4 people and injuring dozens
Summary
Two trains collided in al-Ayyat district, south of Cairo, on Nov. 8, killing at least four people and injuring 88, Egyptian authorities said. One train derailed, and emergency crews were sent to clear the wreckage and restore service while officials investigated the crash.Key Facts
- The collision occurred in Giza province, about 32 miles south of Cairo.
- A train traveling toward Fayoum struck the rear of a train heading toward Aswan, according to the Transportation Ministry.
- At least four people died, including a train driver, and 88 people were injured, the Health Ministry said.
- Authorities took the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said he had directed agencies to provide medical care, investigate the crash and hold anyone found negligent accountable.
- The Egyptian Railway Authority sent emergency teams and cranes to the scene to remove wreckage and restore normal train service.
- A train driver and assistant were injured in a collision involving two freight trains in the same district last September.
- Egypt has invested billions of dollars in transport infrastructure, but much of its rail network remains old.
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