At least four individuals lost their lives and nearly 90 others suffered injuries when two trains collided on Sunday south of Cairo, according to authorities.
The crash took place in the al‑Ayyat district of Giza Governorate, roughly 30 miles south of the capital, when a train bound for the south‑western province of Fayoum collided with the rear of another train en route to the southern province of Aswan, the transport ministry said. One of the trains also derailed.
The health ministry confirmed that at least four people were killed and 88 injured. The injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, the ministry added.
President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi stated on social media that he has ordered an immediate investigation into the crash to ensure accountability for those responsible.
Emergency responders and heavy lifting equipment were sent to the site to clear the wreckage and restore rail services to normal as quickly as possible, the Egyptian railway authority reported.
A train driver and his assistant sustained injuries in September of last year when two freight trains collided in the same district, underscoring recurring safety concerns.
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