Seven Killed, More Than 100 Injured as Trains Collide in Egypt

At least seven people died and more than 100 were injured when two passenger trains collided in Egypt south of Cairo, authorities said. The crash took place on Sunday, November 8, in the al-Ayyat district of Giza province, about 52 kilometres (32 miles) south of the capital. Egypt's Transportation Ministry said a train traveling from Giza to Fayoum, in the southwest, struck the rear of another train that was heading from Cairo to Aswan in the south. The impact caused multiple carriages to leave the tracks, and some passengers were left trapped inside the wreckage. The Health Ministry first reported 112 injuries, later revising the figure to 125. Seven deaths were confirmed. Emergency crews sent 72 ambulances to remove victims, and injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals. Residents nearby also assisted rescue operations, helping to free survivors from the damaged carriages and notify emergency personnel. The Egyptian Public Prosecution opened an investigation. A specialised technical committee will inspect the wreckage, the railway tracks and operating procedures to determine what caused the collision. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said he was following the situation closely and ordered an urgent probe, emphasizing that those found responsible for negligence would face accountability.