Two passenger trains collide in Egypt's Giza province, killing 4 and injuring 88, several carriages derail
AI summary
A collision between two passenger trains near Giza, about 76 km south of Cairo, killed at least four people and injured 88. The crash derailed several carriages and halted service on the Cairo‑Upper Egypt line, prompting a presidential order for an investigation.
Key takeaways
- The rear‑end collision involved a Giza‑Fayoum train hitting a Cairo‑Aswan train.
- Emergency crews rescued victims and began clearing derailed carriages.
- President al‑Sisi ordered an investigation and accountability for any negligence.
- Rail service on the Cairo‑Upper Egypt route remained suspended pending cleanup.
Read the original at India Today
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