Egypt Trains Collide, Leaving at Least Four Dead and 88 Injured
Crash south of Cairo
The collision happened in al-Ayyat district, around 52 kilometers (32 miles) south of Cairo. One train was traveling toward Fayoum province in the southwest, while the other was bound for Aswan province in the south.
A description of the crash said one train struck the rear of the other, sending carriages off the tracks. Officials had not established the cause.
Investigation ordered
President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi said authorities had been instructed to examine what led to the collision. He also called for accountability for anyone whose negligence is proven. Al-Sisi said he was closely following the aftermath, expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a quick recovery.
Earlier collision in district
A separate train accident occurred in the same district last September. Two freight trains collided, injuring a driver and his assistant.
Key points
- At least four people died and 88 were injured in the collision.
- One train driver was among those killed, the health ministry said.
- Up to 72 ambulances took injured people to three hospitals.
- The cause remained unclear as authorities were told to investigate.