Seven killed, scores injured in Egypt train collision

Two trains collided on Sunday south of the Egyptian capital Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125, authorities said. The crash happened in al-Ayyat district in Giza province, involving a train heading to the southern province of Aswan. According to officials, the collision occurred when the Giza-Fayyoum train collided with the last car of the Cairo-Aswan train, which was stationary on the same track and moving in the same direction. In recent years, the railway system in Egypt has suffered from poor management and inadequate maintenance, leading to frequent accidents.

Two trains collided on Sunday south of the Egyptian capital Cairo, resulting in the deaths of seven people and at least 125 injuries. The conductor was among the fatalities, as reported by authorities. In the al-Ayyat district in Giza province, the Giza-Fayyoum train collided with the rear car of the Cairo-Aswan train, which was stationary on the same track and heading in the same direction. Over 70 of the injured were discharged from hospitals after receiving treatment, according to the Health Ministry. Eyewitness Ayman Gamal, a resident of Kafr Girza in al-Ayyat, recounted that nearby residents responded immediately by pulling out survivors, calling ambulances, and assisting passengers in escaping from heavily damaged compartments. Train accidents, including derailments and crashes, are a recurring issue in Egypt due to mismanagement and poor maintenance of its railway systems. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed authorities to conduct an urgent investigation to hold accountable anyone found negligent. The government has recently announced modernization initiatives, but significant challenges remain.