Egyptian president orders probe after train collision kills four
The Guardian reported that at least four people were killed and nearly 90 injured when two trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday.
The Guardian reported that at least four people were killed and nearly 90 injured when two trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday. The crash happened in the al‑Ayyat district of Giza province, roughly 30 miles from the capital. According to the transportation ministry, a train bound for the south‑western Fayoum province struck the rear of a train traveling toward the southern province of Aswan, causing one of the trains to derail. President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. The ministry confirmed the derailment but gave no further details on the cause. Emergency services attended the scene and transported the injured to nearby hospitals. The accident has prompted calls for a review of railway safety standards in Egypt.
Why it matters
The collision highlights ongoing safety challenges on Egypt's rail network and has triggered a presidential inquiry.
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- Egypt · Africa
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- The Guardian
- First reported
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- Cairo At, Cairo, Egyptian, Giza
- Section
- World
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