Egypt Trains Collide South of Cairo, Killing at Least 7 People and Injuring More Than 100
Conflicting casualty figures
Authorities said the collision south of the Egyptian capital killed at least seven people and injured more than 100. The Health Ministry gave a lower count, reporting four deaths and 88 people wounded.
The ministry said those hurt were transported to nearby hospitals for care. The reports did not explain the difference between the casualty totals.
Response at the crash site
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said on social media that he was following the aftermath with concern. He also offered condolences to the families of those killed.
Rail network challenges
In September, a driver and assistant were injured when two freight trains crashed in the same district. The article provided no further details about that incident. Egypt has spent billions of dollars over the past decade on transport infrastructure, including highways and high-speed rail lines. Much of its ageing rail network, however, has not been overhauled.
Key points
- Two trains collided south of Cairo, with authorities reporting at least seven deaths and more than 100 injuries.
- The Health Ministry reported four deaths and 88 wounded, a lower toll than the wider authorities' figures.
- Emergency crews and cranes were sent to clear wreckage and help restore train services.
- Egypt has invested billions in transport infrastructure, while much of its rail network remains ageing.